*Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU Football News: Draft Scout Player News

11/10/19 - RB *Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jr/2020, LSU

Clyde Edwards-Helaire had seemingly sealed one of the most satisfying victories in the history of LSU football with a tackle-breaking touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Back on the sideline as delirious Tigers fans began to celebrate in Bryant-Denny Stadium, Edwards-Helaire could hardly control his emotions. The junior running back who grew up 20 minutes from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was practically sobbing as he hugged an assistant coach. His work was not yet done, though. Just like that, Alabama scored again. LSU needed another first down to finally put an end to an eight-game losing streak against its SEC West rival. The Tigers gave the ball to Edwards-Helaire and the 5-foot-8, 209-pounder powered for 12 yards. Game over. "It was just an overwhelming feeling," Edwards-Helaire said.

Justifiably, quarterback Joe Burrow was hailed as the hero of LSU's 46-41 victory against Alabama on Saturday, but the contributions of the Tigers' diminutive workhorse could not be understated. Edwards-Helaire carried 20 times for 103 yards and three touchdowns, and he led the team with nine catches for 77 yards and another score. Time and again, the former three-star recruit made plays that stemmed the Tide's attempt at a comeback. "He creates such a matchup disadvantage for the defense," Burrow said. "He runs great routes. Then you also have to stop him on the downhill runs. He's going to play for a long time." LSU has built its offense around powerful tailbacks in recent years, from Jeremy Hill to Leonard Fournette to Derrius Guice. Edwards-Helaire, who followed Guice at Cathlolic High School in Baton Rouge, has a different skill set -- one that fits perfectly into LSU's new offense. "I came into this year, kinda the starter," Edwards-Helaire said. "Solidified myself, being able to play in these games. Week in and week out, always being doubted. Come in, probably be doubted again next week. But that's something that motivates me." - AP College Football

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