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<p>Todd Gurley is recognized as a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL), most notably for the Los Angeles Rams. He gained national prominence as one of the top running backs of his era.</p>

<h2>Background and Early Life</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/todd-gurley">Todd Gerome Gurley II</a> was born on August 3, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Darlene Simmons and <a href="/biography/todd-gurley">Todd Gerome Gurley</a>. He later moved to Tarboro, North Carolina, where he attended Tarboro High School. At Tarboro, Gurley was a multi-sport <a href="/biography/todd-gurley">athlete</a>, participating in football, basketball, and track and field.</p>

<p>In football, he played both running back and defensive back. During his junior year, Gurley recorded 1,472 rushing yards, 26 touchdowns, 79 tackles, and one fumble recovery. His standout performance earned him the title of All-Area Offensive Player of the Year by the Rocky Mount Telegram for the 2010 season. As a senior, he tallied 2,600 yards and 38 touchdowns, which led to him being named the Associated Press Player of the Year in North Carolina.</p>

<h2>College Career at the University of Georgia</h2>

<p>Rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gurley was ranked as the fifth-best running back in the country in his class. He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football under <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Richt">head coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Richt">Mark Richt</a>.</p>

<p>Gurley began his freshman year as a backup to Ken Malcome but quickly impressed coaches and fans alike. In his debut game against the Buffalo Bulls, he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries and also returned a kickoff for 100 yards and a touchdown. His performance earned him the starting role in the following game, where he recorded 65 yards on 10 carries.</p>

<h2>NFL Career and Achievements</h2>

<p>Gurley was selected 10th overall by the St. Louis Rams (now the Los Angeles Rams) in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the first running back taken in that draft year, and expectations were high.</p>

<p>During his rookie season, Gurley rushed for 1,106 yards and scored 10 touchdowns on 229 carries. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was ranked among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016, as voted by his peers. His dynamic rushing ability and field vision made him one of the most exciting players in the league.</p>

<p>His most notable season came in 2018 when he helped lead the Rams to Super Bowl LIII. That same year, he scored a career-high 21 total touchdowns and was ranked second on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019. Though listed at number five in one NFL Network segment, official consensus listings placed him at number six in 2019.</p>

<p>Gurley later joined the Atlanta Falcons for the 2020 season but was not re-signed afterward. His net worth is estimated at around $5 million as of recent public sources, primarily derived from his NFL contracts and endorsements.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Todd Gurley is not married but has been in a long-term relationship with Olivia Davison since 2014. Olivia is an entrepreneur who runs an online clothing and accessories store called Liv Lively. While the couple maintains a relatively private lifestyle, they have shared glimpses of their relationship on social media.</p>

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