Clyde Edwards-Helaire

{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Clyde Edwards-Helaire

| image = 2020-0113-ClydeEdwards-Helaire.jpg

| caption = Edwards-Helaire with LSU in 2020

| current_team = New Orleans Saints

| number = 23

| position = Running back

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|4|11}}

| birth_place = Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 7

| weight_lb = 207

| high_school = Catholic
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

| college = LSU (2017–2019)

| draftyear = 2020

| draftround = 1

| draftpick = 32

| pastteams =

| status = Active

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| statleague = NFL

| statweek =

| statseason = 2024

| statlabel1 = Rushing yards

| statvalue1 = 1,891

| statlabel2 = Rushing average

| statvalue2 = 4.2

| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 12

| statlabel4 = Receptions

| statvalue4 = 92

| statlabel5 = Receiving yards

| statvalue5 = 789

| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue6 = 7

| pfr = E/EdwaCl00

}}

Clyde Edwards-Helaire ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|iː|l|ɛər}} {{respell|EE|lair}};{{Cite web |title=2022 Kansas City Chiefs Media Guide |url=https://static.www.nfl.com/image/upload/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2022/KC.pdf |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League}} born April 11, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Early life

Edwards-Helaire was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Catholic High School and became the first freshman in then head coach Dale Weiner's 29 year tenure to play on the varsity football team as a freshman.{{Cite news |last=Gilbeau |first=Glenn |date=August 7, 2018 |title=For nearly 15 years, LSU's Edwards-Helaire has been running in Derrius Guice's cleat steps |work=The Daily Advertiser |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2018/08/07/lsus-clyde-edwards-helaire-has-long-been-derrius-guices-understudy/924349002/ |access-date=November 9, 2019}} In addition to football, Edwards-Helaire also competed in track & field. As a senior, Edwards-Helaire rushed 58 times for 496 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named the MVP of the 5A State Championship Game after catching eight passes for 161 yards and rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Bears 31–28 victory over Archbishop Rummel High School.{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Shea |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Edwards-Helaire will start on kick returns |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/Clyde-Edwards-Helaire-will-start-for-LSU-on-kick-returns-106619994/ |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=247Sports.com}} Rated a four-star recruit, Edwards-Helaire committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers.{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Shea |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Edwards-Helaire locks in LSU visit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/edwards-helaire-locks-in-lsu-visit/ |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}}

College career

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As a true freshman, Edwards-Helaire played in all 13 of the Tigers' games, playing mostly on special teams and rushing nine times for 31 yards.{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Alex |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Nick Brossette and Clyde-Edwards Helaire inspired by former LSU stars |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college/nick-brossette-and-clyde-edwards-helaire-inspired-former-lsu-stars/EgsxRaJJJzbuDVHgIUn23L/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109224217/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college/nick-brossette-and-clyde-edwards-helaire-inspired-former-lsu-stars/EgsxRaJJJzbuDVHgIUn23L/ |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=Dayton Daily News}} As a sophomore, Edwards-Helaire finished second on the team with 658 rushing yards and seven touchdowns with 11 receptions for 96 yards and also returned 17 kicks for 416 yards.{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Brody |date=August 8, 2019 |title='Built for this offense': LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire could thrive in new scheme, but freshmen also want roles |url=https://theathletic.com/1123228/2019/08/08/lsu-tigers-new-offense-running-backs/ |access-date=May 7, 2020 |website=The Athletic}} He recorded his first 100-yard game in a 38–21 win over Louisiana Tech, gaining 136 yards with two touchdowns on 20 carries.{{Cite news |last=Kuebna |first=Brooks |date=September 23, 2018 |title='We put Louisiana in their hands': Edwards-Helaire's big game game keeps LSU undefeated |work=The Advocate |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f23f2dac-bf4a-11e8-b8db-7f4027a5f8c1.html |access-date=November 9, 2019}} Edwards-Helaire rushed for 145 yards in LSU's 36–16 victory over second-ranked Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=October 14, 2018 |title=LSU run game led by Clyde Edwards-Helaire crucial in win over No. 2 Georgia |url=https://www.nola.com/archive/article_377a1187-1a5c-503d-9364-0b87042e3bf7.html |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=NOLA.com}}

Edwards-Helaire was named LSU's starting running back and on the watchlists for the Maxwell and Paul Hornung Awards going into his junior season.{{Cite web |last=Embody |first=Billy |date=August 30, 2019 |title=Starting job special for Baton Rouge's Clyde Edwards-Helaire |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/LongFormArticle/Clyde-Edwards-Helaire-LSU-starting-running-back-football-John-Emery-Tyrion-Davis-134927704/ |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=247Sports.com}}{{Cite news |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=July 25, 2019 |title=LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire named to Paul Hornung watch list for nation's most versatile player |work=The Advocate |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_84c74fd0-aefe-11e9-8721-b3024bb11e26.html |access-date=November 9, 2019}} He played a major role in LSU's win over third-ranked Alabama, rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns and catching nine passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in the 46–41 victory and was named the SEC co-Offensive Player of the Week along with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.{{Cite web |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=November 9, 2019 |title=LSU win over Alabama validates Ed Orgeron, Joe Burrow, Clyde Edwards-Helaire |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28045049/lsu-win-alabama-validates-ed-orgeron-joe-burrow-clyde-edwards-helaire |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Burrow, Edwards-Helaire named SEC offensive players of the week after historic win over Bama |url=https://www.wbrz.com/news/burrow-edwards-helaire-named-sec-offensive-players-of-the-week-after-historic-win-over-bama/ |access-date=November 11, 2019 |website=WBRZ.com}} Edwards-Helaire finished the regular season with 1,414 rushing yards, which ranked third-most in a single season in school history, and 16 touchdowns on 215 carries, 453 receiving yards and a touchdown on 55 receptions and returned 16 kicks for 214 yards and was a consensus first-team All-SEC selection at running back and was named second-team by the league's coaches as an all-purpose performer and was also the only SEC running back to be named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.{{Cite web |last=West |first=Glen |date=December 9, 2019 |title=LSU Football Dominates the AP All-SEC Team, Orgeron Named SEC Coach of the Year |url=https://www.si.com/college/lsu/football/10-tiger-players-selected-to-ap-all-sec-first-and-second-teams/ |access-date=December 16, 2019 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |last=Shipp |first=Sonny |date=November 21, 2019 |title=Edwards-Helaire a semifinalist for Doak Walker Award |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-Football-Clyde-Edwards-Helaire-Semifinalist-Doak-Walker-Award-138969200/ |access-date=December 16, 2019 |website=247Sports.com}} After playing sparingly against Oklahoma in the 2019 Peach Bowl due to a hamstring injury,{{Cite web |title=Peach Bowl – Oklahoma vs LSU Box Score, December 28, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-12-28-louisiana-state.html |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}} Edwards-Helaire rushed 16 times for 110 yards and caught five passes for 54 yards in LSU's 42–25 win over third-ranked Clemson in the 2020 National Championship Game.{{Cite web |last=Trapasso |first=Chris |date=January 14, 2020 |title=2020 NFL Draft: Joe Burrow showcases elite skill set, Clyde Edwards-Helaire shines in LSU's title game win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-joe-burrow-showcases-elite-skill-set-clyde-edwards-helaire-shines-in-lsus-title-game-win/ |access-date=January 15, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}} Following the end of the season, Edwards-Helaire announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Shea |date=January 15, 2020 |title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire declares for NFL Draft |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-Tigers-football-running-back-Clyde-Edwards-Helaire-declares-for-2020-NFL-Draft-forgoes-senior-season-142237005/ |access-date=January 15, 2020 |website=247Sports.com}}

Professional career

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=Kansas City Chiefs=

==2020 season==

Edwards-Helaire was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs, in the first round with the 32nd overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |last=White |first=R.J. |date=April 23, 2020 |title=2020 NFL Draft grades: Chiefs get a 'B-' for selecting Clyde Edwards-Helaire at No. 32 overall |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-grades-chiefs-get-a-b-for-selecting-clyde-edwards-helaire-at-no-32-overall/ |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}}

Edwards-Helaire made his debut for the Chiefs in Week 1 as the starting running back after Damien Williams opted out of the 2020 season.{{Cite web |last=Brisco |first=Joshua |date=July 29, 2020 |title=Chiefs RB Damien Williams Opts Out of 2020 NFL Season |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kansas-city-chiefs-rb-damien-williams-opts-out-of-2020-nfl-season |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=SI.com |language=en}} In his first career start, he rushed 25 times for 138 yards and scored a rushing touchdown in the 34–20 victory over the Houston Texans.{{Cite news |date=September 11, 2020 |title=Chiefs' New Normal Looks Familiar in Win Over Texans |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/sports/football/kansas-city-chiefs-texans-score.html |access-date=September 11, 2020 |issn=0362-4331}} At 21 years of age, he became the youngest player in NFL history to rush for at least 130 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut.{{Cite web |title=Youngest players to rush for at least 130 yards and a touchdown in NFL debut, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/EKKyD |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929150546/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=EKKyD |archive-date=September 29, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 6, against the Buffalo Bills, he rushed 26 times for 161 rushing yards in the 26–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills – October 19th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010190buf.htm |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Edwards-Helaire rushed for two touchdowns during the 35–31 win.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders – November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220rai.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints, Edwards-Helaire suffered a hip and ankle injury, making him unavailable for the remainder of the 2020 NFL regular season.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=December 21, 2020 |title=Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire reportedly out for remainder of regular season, X-rays negative |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-clyde-edwards-helaire-reportedly-out-for-remainder-of-regular-season-x-rays-negative/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221144554/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-clyde-edwards-helaire-reportedly-out-for-remainder-of-regular-season-x-rays-negative/ |archive-date=December 21, 2020 |access-date=December 21, 2020 |website=cbssports}} Overall, he finished his rookie season with 181 carries for 803 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 36 receptions for 297 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaCl00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills, Edwards-Helaire rushed six times for seven yards and a touchdown during the 38–24 win.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – January 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240kan.htm |access-date=January 31, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edwards-Helaire rushed nine times for 64 yards and recorded two catches for 23 yards during the 9–31 loss.{{Cite web |last=Junda |first=Zach |date=February 8, 2021 |title=White, Fournette Help Lead Bucs to Super Bowl 55 Win |url=https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2021/2/8/22272150/white-fournette-help-lead-bucs-to-super-bowl-55-win |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=And The Valley Shook |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2021 season==

In Weeks 3–4, Edwards-Helaire recorded consecutive 100-yard rushing games.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – September 26th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109260kan.htm |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles – October 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110030phi.htm |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} After injuring his knee in the Chiefs' Week 5 game against the Bills, Edwards-Helaire was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=October 12, 2021 |title=KC Chiefs place Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR, but that doesn't mean his season is over |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article254953577.html |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=KansasCity.com}} He was activated on November 20, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Sweeney |first=Pete |date=November 20, 2021 |title=Chiefs activate running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, make 2 other roster moves |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/11/20/22793549/chiefs-activate-running-back-clyde-edwards-helaire-make-2-other-roster-moves |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Arrowhead Pride |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2021 season with 119 carries for 517 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 19 receptions for 129 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in ten games.{{Cite web |title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaCl00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2022 season==

A lack of consistent production and injuries resulted in Edwards-Helaire losing his starting job to rookie seventh round pick Isiah Pacheco. On November 23, 2022, Edwards-Helaire was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=John |date=November 23, 2022 |title=Chiefs place Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR, activate Lucas Niang — plus 2 other moves |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/platform/amp/2022/11/23/23475473/chiefs-roster-moves-clyde-edwards-helaire-to-ir-lucas-niang-activated-2-more |access-date=November 23, 2022 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}} He was activated from injured reserve on February 6, 2023,{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 6, 2023 |title=Chiefs activate RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire from injured reserve, place WR Mecole Hardman on IR |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-activate-rb-clyde-edwards-helaire-from-injured-reserve-place-wr-mecole-ha |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} but was inactive for Super Bowl LVII.{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=February 12, 2023 |title=Super Bowl 2023: Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire inactive after being activated off injured reserve |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2023-chiefs-clyde-edwards-helaire-inactive-after-being-activated-off-injured-reserve/ |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Without Edwards-Helaire, the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2023 season==

The Chiefs declined their 2024 fifth-year option for Edwards-Helaire on May 2, 2023. Edwards-Helaire finished the season with 223 rushing yards on 70 carries.{{Cite web |title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaCl00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 to win their second consecutive Super Bowl championship.{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}

==2024 season==

Edwards-Helaire re-signed with the Chiefs on April 8, 2024.{{cite web | last=McMullen | first=Matt | title=Chiefs Re-Sign Running Back Clyde Edwards-Helaire | website=Kansas City Chiefs | date=2024-04-08 | url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-re-sign-running-back-clyde-edwards-helaire | access-date=2024-07-15}} He was placed on the NFL's Reserve/Non-football illness (NFI) list prior to Week 1.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41096578/chiefs-clyde-edwards-helaire-nfi-list-least-4-games|title=Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire on NFI list, out at least 4 games|last=Teicher|first=Adam|website=ESPN|date=September 2, 2024|access-date=September 2, 2024|language=en}} He was activated on October 15, but was released from the team on December 16.{{cite web|title=Chiefs waive ex-first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43009808/chiefs-waive-ex-first-round-pick-clyde-edwards-helaire|author=Teicher, Adam|website=ESPN.com|date=December 16, 2024}} The New Orleans Saints signed him to their practice squad on December 18.{{cite web|title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire joins Saints after being cut by Chiefs | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43047534/clyde-edwards-helaire-joins-saints-being-cut-chiefs|author=Terrell, Katherine|website=ESPN.com|date=December 18, 2024}}

=New Orleans Saints=

On December 18, 2024, Edwards-Helaire signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Saints sign RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-saints-agree-to-terms-with-rb-clyde-edwards-helaire |website=NBC Sports |access-date=20 December 2024}} He was elevated for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, recording five carries and two receptions for 30 total yards.{{Cite web|title=Saints Week 17 Roster Moves: Starters Erik McCoy, Lucas Patrick to Injured Reserve|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-week-17-roster-moves-mccoy-patrick-ir-transactions-01jg7hmn4wtb|access-date=January 1, 2025|website=si.com|language=en}}

On February 13, 2025, Edwards-Helaire re-signed with the Saints on a one-year contract.{{cite web | last=Smith | first=Michael David | title=Saints re-sign Clyde Edwards-Helaire to one-year contract | website=NBC Sports | date=2025-02-13 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saints-re-sign-clyde-edwards-helaire-to-one-year-contract | access-date=2025-02-24}}

NFL career statistics

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! colspan="2" |Legend

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|Won the Super Bowl

Bold

|Career high

=Regular season=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="2"| Games

! colspan="5"| Rushing

! colspan="5"| Receiving

! colspan="2"| Fumbles

GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2020KC

| 13 || 13|| 181|| 803|| 4.4 || 31 || 4|| 36|| 297|| 8.3|| 26 || 1 || 0 || 0

2021KC

| 10 || 10 || 119 || 517 || 4.3 || 17 || 4 || 19 || 129 || 6.8 || 29 || 2 || 2 || 2

2022style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC

| 10 || 6 || 71 || 302 || 4.3 || 52 || 3 || 17 || 151 || 8.9 || 25 || 3 || 0 || 0

2023style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC

| 15|| 3 || 70 || 223 || 3.2 || 20 || 1 || 17 || 188 || 11.1 || 48 || 1 || 0 || 0

2024NO

| 2 || 0 || 13

|46

|3.5

|12

|0

|3

|24

|8.0

|14

|0

|0

|0

colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaCl00.htm Career]50324541,8914.25212927898.648722

=Postseason=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="2"| Games

! colspan="5"| Rushing

! colspan="5"| Receiving

! colspan="2"| Fumbles

GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2020KC

| 2 || 2 || 15|| 71 || 4.7 || 26 || 1|| 3|| 23|| 7.7|| 18|| 0 || 0 || 0

2021KC

| 2 || 0 || 13 || 96 || 7.4 || 22 || 0 || 2 || 13 || 6.5 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0

2022style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC

| 0 || 0 || colspan="12"| did not play due to injury

2023style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|KC

| 4 || 0 || 11 || 53 || 4.8 || 28 || 0 || 4 || 7 || 1.8 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 1

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Personal life

In December 2018, Edwards-Helaire was involved in a fatal self-defense shooting in Scotlandville, Louisiana. Edwards-Helaire and teammate Jared Small met 18-year old Kobe Johnson in an arranged electronics sale. When the meeting took place, Johnson pulled a gun and tried to rob them, at which point one of the players pulled their own gun and fatally shot him. Authorities did not reveal which player fired the fatal shots.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2019 |title=Prosecutor: LSU duo seem justified in shooting |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25662185/lsu-tigers-players-clyde-edwards-helaire-jared-small-appeared-justified-fatal-shooting-prosecutor-says |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Emma |date=December 29, 2018 |title=Authorities running gun trace in LSU player-involved shooting; closing case could take months |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_b4d9d01a-0b95-11e9-b0dd-a727144c13bb.html |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Advocate |language=en}} As a result of the shooting, Edwards-Helaire suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has been open about his struggles and how it has occasionally caused him to miss practice or other things in his life.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40700221/chiefs-clyde-edwards-helaire-discusses-struggles-ptsd|title=Chiefs' Clyde Edwards-Helaire discusses struggles with PTSD|last=Teicher|first=Adam|date=August 1, 2024|access-date=August 1, 2024|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} He received a heroism award from the Uvalde Foundation for Kids after shielding a teenager from gunfire during a shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII parade.{{cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article290538679.html|title=Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire shares why he missed recent practices|last=Kerkhoff|first=Blair|publisher=The Kansas City Star|date=July 29, 2024|access-date=August 1, 2024|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kctv5.com/2024/02/22/clyde-edwards-helaire-receives-heroism-award-protecting-teen-during-kansas-city-parade-shooting/|title=Clyde Edwards-Helaire receives heroism award for protecting teen during Kansas City parade shooting|last=Alvarado|first=Amanda|website=KCTV5.com|date=February 22, 2024|access-date=August 1, 2024|language=en}}

His surname is taken from his biological father (Edwards) and his stepfather (Helaire). He legally had it changed after meeting with an attorney at fourteen years old, keeping his biological father's last name out of respect while honoring his stepfather for his presence during his upbringing.{{Cite web |last=Aschoff |first=Edward |date=April 24, 2020 |title=LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire benefits from his extended family |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28232004/lsu-clyde-edwards-helaire-benefits-extended-family |access-date=April 28, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}

Edwards-Helaire's sister Madee has a form of Muscular dystrophy, and appeared on the MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon.{{Cite web |title=MDA KevinHart Kids Telethon |url=http://blacktiemagazine.com/society_2020_october/MDA_Kevin_hart_kids_telethon.htm |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=blacktiemagazine.com}}

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