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Eddie Lacy

Lacy with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
No. 27
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1990-06-02) June 2, 1990 (age 35) Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Dutchtown (Geismar, Louisiana)
College:	Alabama (2009–2012)
NFL Draft:	2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2013–2016) Seattle Seahawks (2017)
Career highlights and awards
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2013) Second-team All-Pro (2013) Pro Bowl (2013) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013) 3× BCS national champion (2009, 2011, 2012) First-team All-SEC (2012)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 3,614 Yards per carry: 4.2 Rushing touchdowns: 23 Receptions: 107 Receiving yards: 947 Receiving touchdowns: 6
Player stats at PFR

Edward Darwin Lacy Jr. (born June 2, 1990) is a former professional football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. While there, he helped his team win three national championships. The Green Bay Packers chose him in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Lacy had a fantastic first year in the NFL. He was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He also made the Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro player. He continued to be a key player for the Packers for three more seasons. However, he missed most of the 2016 season due to an injury. In 2017, he joined the Seattle Seahawks and played one season with them.

Early Life and High School Football

Eddie Lacy was born and grew up in Gretna, Louisiana. When Hurricane Katrina hit, his family had to leave their home. They moved to Beaumont, Texas, and later settled in Geismar, Louisiana.

Lacy went to Dutchtown High School. He was a star player on the school's football team, the Griffins. In his sophomore year, he ran for over 1,200 yards and scored 13 touchdowns. As a junior, he scored an amazing 34 touchdowns. Even though his senior year was affected by an injury, he was still recognized as one of the best high school players in Louisiana. In 2009, he decided to play college football at the University of Alabama.

College Football Career

Lacy received a scholarship to play for the University of Alabama. He played for the famous coach Nick Saban from 2009 to 2012. During his time at Alabama, Lacy and the Crimson Tide won three BCS National Championships.

Starting His College Journey (2009-2010)

When Lacy first joined the team in 2009, Alabama had many talented running backs. Because of this, he was "redshirted" for his first year. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in any games. This allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his college eligibility.

In 2010, Lacy became the third-string running back. In his very first college game against San Jose State, he ran for 113 yards and scored two touchdowns. For the whole 2010 season, he gained 406 rushing yards and scored six touchdowns. He averaged an impressive 7.25 yards every time he carried the ball.

Making a Name for Himself (2011)

Lacy (left) with quarterback A. J. McCarron playing against Arkansas.

In 2011, a top running back from Alabama left for the NFL. This moved Lacy up to the second-string running back position. People around the team thought that Lacy and the main running back, Trent Richardson, would be one of the best duos in college football history.

Lacy was known for his amazing "spin move" on the field. This move was so good that his teammates nicknamed him "Circle Button." This was a reference to the button on PlayStation video games that makes a player do a spin move.

In the 2011 season opener, Lacy had 134 total yards. He continued to play well, including a game where he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns against North Texas. He had a 67-yard touchdown run that was chosen as Alabama's "Play of the Week." Later in the season, he had a foot injury that caused him to miss a game. Despite the injury, Lacy finished the 2011 regular season with 631 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 7.5 yards per carry, which was one of the best in college football.

Lacy in the backfield, ready to run.

Becoming a Star (2012)

In 2012, Eddie Lacy became Alabama's starting running back. He and his backup, T. J. Yeldon, both ran for over 1,000 yards that year. Lacy had a fantastic season. He rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns against Missouri. In the important "Iron Bowl" game against Auburn, he gained 131 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns.

Lacy's best performances came in the championship games. He rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns in the 2012 SEC Championship Game. Then, in the 2013 BCS Championship Game against Notre Dame, he rushed for 140 yards and scored a rushing touchdown, plus a receiving touchdown. He was named the Offensive MVP of the BCS Championship game.

Lacy finished his final college season with 1,322 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns. After this successful year, he decided to enter the NFL Draft.

College Statistics Overview

Professional Football Career

Eddie Lacy was considered one of the best running back prospects in the 2013 NFL draft. He was known for his strength and ability to break tackles.

Lacy playing in the 2014 Pro Bowl after his rookie season.

Green Bay Packers (2013-2016)

A Stellar Rookie Season (2013)

The Green Bay Packers drafted Eddie Lacy in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the fourth running back chosen that year. On May 30, 2013, he officially signed his contract with the Packers.

Lacy played his first NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, where he scored a rushing touchdown. He had a concussion in September but returned to play in October. He quickly showed his talent, rushing for over 100 yards in four different games. His best game was against the Chicago Bears, where he ran for 150 yards.

On December 15, he passed the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Lacy finished his rookie year with an impressive 1,178 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had 257 receiving yards. He set new Packers rookie records for most rushing yards and touchdowns in a season. He was named a second-team All-Pro and was chosen for the NFC Pro Bowl. The Packers made it to the playoffs that year.

Lacy was named the 2013 Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was the first Packers player to win this award since 1971. His fellow NFL players ranked him as the 90th best player in the league for 2014.

Continuing Success (2014)

Lacy during a training camp in August 2014.

Lacy started the 2014 season strong. In the fifth game, he had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings. He rushed for 105 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 27 yards. Later in the season, he had another great game against the Vikings, rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown.

After a slow start, Lacy finished the 2014 season with 1,139 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. He also caught 42 passes for 427 yards and four touchdowns. He became only the second Packers player ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in his first two NFL seasons. The Packers made the playoffs again. In the Divisional Round, Lacy rushed for 101 yards in a win against the Dallas Cowboys. He was ranked 60th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

Battling Injuries (2015-2016)

Lacy started the 2015 season well with 85 rushing yards and a touchdown. However, he dealt with injuries throughout the year, including an ankle injury and a groin injury. He also missed a game due to a team curfew violation. Despite these challenges, he had a strong game against the Dallas Cowboys in December, rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown. He finished the 2015 season with 758 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The Packers made the playoffs again, and Lacy had a rushing touchdown in their Wild Card Round win.

In 2016, Lacy started the season with 61 rushing yards in a victory. However, he injured his ankle in October and was placed on the injured reserve list. This meant he could not play for the rest of the season. He played in only five games, rushing for 360 yards.

Seattle Seahawks (2017)

On March 14, 2017, Eddie Lacy signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He had been offered similar contracts by other teams but chose Seattle. He worked hard to meet weight goals as part of his contract.

Lacy faced tough competition for playing time in Seattle. In his Seahawks debut against his former team, the Green Bay Packers, he had limited carries. He finished the 2017 season with 179 rushing yards and six receptions for 47 yards.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular Season Overview

Postseason Overview

See also

In Spanish: Eddie Lacy para niños