Signed by Tampa Bay as a free agent on Aug. 15, 2022. Waived on August 30 prior to signing to the Buccaneers' practice squad on Aug. 31, 2022.
Originally entered the league as a college free agent with the Miami Dolphins on May 9, 2019.
Has played in 37 career regular season games, with four starts, all with the Miami Dolphins, rushing 76 times for 244 yards (3.2 avg.) and one touchdown, while catching 36 passes for 289 yards.
Tallied 204 receiving yards in 2019, which were the second-most by any rookie running back in the NFL that season.
Recorded career-high 48 rushing yards on 15 carries at the New York Jets (12/8/19).
Caught a career-high six passes for 51 yards against Buffalo (11/17/19).
Posted first career rushing touchdown against Philadelphia (12/1/19).
Made first career start at the New York Jets (12/8/19).
Made NFL debut against Indianapolis (11/10/19).
Played in 41 games with 21 starts at the University of California (2014-18), taking 425 carries for 2,153 yards (5.1 avg.) and 14 touchdowns, while catching 99 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns.
Earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2017.
One of three finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation's most outstanding football player who began his career as a walk-on in 2018.
In 2018, recorded 51 receptions – the most in school history as a running back.
Graduated in December of 2018 with a degree in political science and business administration.
As an avid reader himself, encouraged kids to practice their reading through the Patrick Laird Summer Reading Challenge.
Attended Mission College Preparatory High School (San Luis Obispo, CA.).
