Ameer Abdullah

Ameer Abdullah (born June 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In 2013, Abdullah rushed for 1,690 yards, fourth most for a single season in University of Nebraska history. He decided not to enter the NFL draft at the end of his junior year, but instead to return for his senior season. He was considered a contender for the 2014 Heisman Trophy. He is a native of Homewood, Alabama.

Ameer Abdullah
Abdullah with the Detroit Lions in 2015
No. 22 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Running back / return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1993-06-13) June 13, 1993
Homewood, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Homewood (AL)
College:Nebraska (2011–2014)
NFL draft:2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL kickoff return yards leader (2015)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2013)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2012, 2014)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:1,683
Rushing average:3.9
Receptions:163
Receiving yards:1,207
Return yards:3,487
Total touchdowns:14
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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