Nick Chubb

Nicholas Jamaal Chubb is an American football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Chubb has been named to four straight Pro Bowls since his sophomore season and continues to carve out his space in the elite RB club.

Nick Chubb’s Early Life and Background

Chubb attended Cedartown High School, where he was a two-sport star for the Bulldogs’ football and track teams. He led the state of Georgia in rushing yards with 2,721 with 38 touchdowns as a junior and accumulated a further 2,690 yards and 41 touchdowns as a senior. He finished his high school career with 6,983 rushing yards and 102 rushing touchdowns.

As a standout track & field athlete, Chubb competed from 2011 to 2015 in events ranging from the 100-meters to the shot put, even capturing the State title in the shot put at the 2014 Class AAAA with a throw of 16.77 meters. Chubb was ranked as a four-star recruit and committed to the University of Georgia in June 2013.

Chubb entered his true freshman season as a backup but eventually gained the starting position after Todd Gurley was suspended. Chubb broke the bowl game record with 266 rushing yards and was named the Belk Bowl MVP. Chubb finished the season with 1,547 rushing yards, second in the SEC, despite just eight starts. Chubb tied Herschel Walker’s record for 13 straight 100-yard games the following season but failed to break it after suffering a season-ending knee injury. In 2016, Chubb passed former backfield partner Todd Gurley for second all-time in school rush yards. Chubb also reached second place in all-time SEC rushing yards, trailing only fellow bulldog Herschel Walker—who was voted the greatest college football player of all time by FBS coaches—in this category. It was initially thought that Chubb would enter the 2017 NFL Draft, but he decided to return to the Bulldogs for his senior season. Chubb and the Bulldogs reached the national championship game, thanks to a 145-yard performance by Chubb that included a 50-yard touchdown, but ultimately fell short to Alabama.

Who Drafted Nick Chubb?

Chubb was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round with the 35th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the fourth running back to be selected that year.

Nick Chubb’s NFL Journey

After starting off as a backup, Chubb was eventually moved to the starter position as a rookie, solidifying his improved role with a 92-yard rushing touchdown, the longest in Browns’ franchise history. From then on, as a regular starter for the Browns, Chubb has become a Pro Bowl mainstay, with 4 straight selections to the annual event, while constantly being near or at the top of the league when it comes to rushing statistics.

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Cleveland Browns (2018-Present)

On June 4, 2018, Chubb signed a four-year rookie deal worth about $7.4 million. The contract included a $3.4 million signing bonus. While he was playing behind league veterans, Chubb impressed in limited opportunities, becoming one of the four NFL players to break 100 rushing yards in three or fewer carries. After Carlos Hyde was traded, Chubb was elevated to a full-time starter role, one he occupies to this day. On November 11, Chubb ran a 92-yard touchdown, which was the longest rushing touchdown in Browns’ franchise history. Chubb finished his rookie year with 192 carries for 996 rushing yards and eight touchdowns along with 20 receptions for 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns. In Week 4, Chubb was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for 165 rushing yards and three touchdowns game. He finished second in the league with 1,494 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl nomination.

Chubb suffered an MCL injury in week 4. He came back in week 10 with a game-sealing 59-yard run. In Week 17, Nick Chubb eclipsed 1,000 yards for the season and became the first Browns running back to run for a touchdown of 40 yards or more since Jim Brown in 1958, earning another Pro Bowl nomination. For the season, Chubb totaled 1,067 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. On July 31, 2021, Chubb signed a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension with the Browns. On December 20, 2021, Chubb was one of five Cleveland Browns players selected for the Pro Bowl. Chubb finished the 2021 season with 1,259 rushing yards, good for second in the league, and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 20 receptions for 174 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

Chubb has already been announced for the Pro Bowl for the 2022 season.

Nick Chubb Awards and Honours

Nick Chubb Net Worth

Nick Chubb’s net worth is estimated to be around $22 million. He has achieved this through his NFL career with the Browns and various endorsements with the likes of Xenith, Nike FedEx, and others. His contract with the Browns currently stands at 3 years and $36.6 million.

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Nick Chubb family

Chubb is named for his great-grandfather, one of eight brothers who founded Chubbtown, Georgia, a settlement of free blacks which endured through the American Civil War. His older brother, Henry, played cornerback for Troy University and Zach played defensive back for Air Force. His father Henry played at Valdosta State, and his uncle Aaron was a linebacker for Georgia. Cousin Bradley Chubb plays for the Miami Dolphins, while another cousin Brandon Chubb was an undrafted free-agent signing who has been on multiple NFL rosters.