Clyde Edwards-Helaire enjoyed a magnificent start to his NFL career with Kansas City Chiefs. The highly-rated running back was a first-round pick (32nd overall) at the 2020 NFL draft. Clyde was instrumental in LSU’s run to the National Championship last year. He rushed for 1,400+ yards and completed 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019.

Edwards-Helaire attracted major interest ahead of the 2020 NFL draft. He was ultimately picked up by the Chiefs and made his debut in the 34-20 win over Houston Texans on Thursday. His impressive display now makes him one of the frontrunners to bag the Rookie Of The Year award at the end of the season.

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Will Kansas City Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire bag the Rookie Of The Year award?

Edwards-Helaire was attracting a lot of attention before the league could even begin. However, his display from Thursday night certainly made an impression on NFL spectators. He outdid expectations by executing some brilliant plays from the running back position. He registered 130+ rush yards and also pulled off a majestic rush touchdown in his NFL debut. The 21-year old LSU alumni will challenge the likes of Joe Burrow, CeeDee Lamb, and others for the Rookie Of The Year award for sure in 2020.

Here is what star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, said about Edwards-Helaire a couple of weeks ago.

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“I think Clyde [Edwards-Helaire] has done a great job in the reps that he has gotten. I mean, he’s stepped in, he’s learned the offense. He’s not making a lot of mistakes. He’s playing fast. He has incredible vision, I think that’s what’s been the biggest thing so far. The way he’s been able to run the ball fast, find the lanes to run in and catch up the backfield and run upfield and make plays happen. For him to be able to do that early, it’s a great sign, and he’ll keep getting better and better,” Mahomes said via Chiefswire.

A few stats from Clyde’s NFL debut in the win against the Texans

The Chiefs started their season with a comprehensive win over Houston on opening day. Edwards-Helaire announced his arrival in the NFL with a memorable display. Will he be able to build on that momentum when the Chiefs play the LA Chargers in Week Two? We don’t see why not.

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