Last updated: August 2026
| Full Name | Augustus Edwards |
| Net Worth | Estimated $4 million – $8 million |
| Born | April 13, 1995, Monrovia, Liberia |
| Nationality | Liberian (raised in the United States) |
| Profession | Professional American Football Player (Running Back) |
| Team | Free agent (most recently Los Angeles Chargers) |
Gus Edwards, nicknamed “Gus the Bus,” is a professional American football running back known for his six productive seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. No official net worth figure has been publicly confirmed for Edwards, so his wealth is estimated at $4 million to $8 million, based on his known NFL contracts, including his 2024 two-year, $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Early Life & Family
Augustus Edwards was born on April 13, 1995, in Monrovia, Liberia, during the First Liberian Civil War. He moved to the United States with his family at age five and was raised in Staten Island, New York, where he attended Tottenville High School.
Rise to Fame
Edwards played college football at the University of Miami from 2013 to 2016, rushing for 1,207 yards and 12 touchdowns, before missing the 2015 season through injury. He then transferred to Rutgers as a graduate transfer in 2017, rushing for 713 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 games.
Career History
Undrafted in 2018, Edwards signed with the Baltimore Ravens and became a key contributor over six seasons, amassing 2,615 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns for the club. His best season came in 2023, with career highs of 198 carries, 810 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. In March 2024, he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, but injuries — including an ankle issue that required injured reserve — limited him to 11 games in 2024, and the Chargers released him in March 2025. He entered the 2026 offseason as a free agent.
How They Built Their Wealth
Edwards built his wealth through steadily rising NFL salaries during his time with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent who earned a role, followed by his two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Chargers in 2024, which included a $2.25 million signing bonus and $3.375 million guaranteed.
Personal Life
Edwards has spoken publicly about his family’s journey from Liberia to the United States and the role his parents played in raising him in Staten Island after their move.
Gus Edwards’s net worth reflects a career built from undrafted free agent to a genuine starting-caliber NFL running back. As a free agent heading into 2026, his next contract will play a significant role in his continued earnings.