ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 3: Todd Gurley #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up before the game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Sanford Stadium on November 3, 2012 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday morning they are preparing to sign former University of Georgia star and former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley.
According to AtlantaFalcons.com, ESPN insider Jordan Schultz said the 25-year-old is signing a one-year deal with the Falcons.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on from the side line in the second quarter against the against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by …
The Rams drafted Gurley No. 10 overall in 2015. Since then, the 25-year-old has been named to the Pro Bowl three times, All-Pro twice, 2015 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and 2017 AP Offensive Player of the Year. Gurley has been one of the best running backs since he entered the league in 2015, amassing 7,494 total yards and 70 touchdowns in five NFL seasons, most in the league during that period.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Gurley will still be one of the NFL's three highest-paid backs. After being released by the Rams on Thursday, he is due to make $11 million in total earnings this year.
SEE ALSO: K-ROD says 'keep expectations low' with Gurley addition
Reaction from the Georgia sports landscape was joyous:
During his time in Athens, Gurley ran for a total of 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns over 3 seasons.