Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

Gump blazing past defenders on his way to a touchdown (2025)
No. 44
Position:	Running Back
Personal information
Born:	(2006-01-28)January 28, 2006 (aged 57) Greenbow, Alabama
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:	Alabama
ISFL Draft:	2030 / Round: 2 / Pick: 3
DSFL Draft:	2029 / Round: 4 / Pick: 4
Career history
Tijuana Luchadores
Roster status:	Active

Forrest Gump (born January 28, 2006) is an American football running back who currently plays for the New Orleans Second Line.

Early years

Forrest Gump, born in Greenbow, Alabama in 2006 has been interested in football his entire life. While his grandfather had an illustrious career in all walks of life, including a famous 3 and half year run across America, world ping pong championships, founding the Bubba Gump shrimp company, and becoming a Vietnam war hero, what young Forrest always found most exciting was his star abilities as a football player. Starting out in middle school playing touch football, Gump showed he possessed some of his grandfather's straight-line speed. Once he arrived in high school, he quickly became a local celebrity, for the first time not only for his last name, but for his own abilities. While his 40-yard dash time isn't as staggering as his grandfather, he showed his ability to make people miss in open space with agile moves and his vision allows him to hit the hole as soon as it opens.

While it was important for Gump to make a name for himself, when the college offers started coming in, he couldn't turn down the opportunity to attend his grandfather's Alma Mater, Alabama. Head Coach Nick Saban took a liking to Gump for his sense of humour and stand up character, but ultimately decided to red shirt Gump in his first season. This was the first season of Gump's life he would be unable to take the field each week, which was initially met with a great deal of push back from Gump. This season off inspired Gump to work even harder, particularly focusing on breaking tackles through his elusiveness. There was a great deal of hype surrounding Gump when he came out on the field for the first time the following season. He began as a punt and kick returner, averaging 36.4 yards per kick return with 2 touchdowns on the season, but a less impressive 13.1 yards per punt return, with a longest return of 58 yards. He was cycled on the field that year as a running back as well, getting 87 touches for 493 yards and 9 touchdowns. In his sophomore season, Gump became the focal point of the offensive attack, getting 224 touches for a staggering 1614 yards an 12 touchdowns. Due to his new role his return duties were reduced in his second year, only returning 11 kicks with an average of 24.3 yards per return and 5 punt returns, averaging 7 yards per return. After such an impressive campaign and discussions with his close friends and family, Gump decided to declare for the draft early. Saban was upset with this decision but has said that he wishes Gump all the best in his future.

DSFL Career

Drafted with the 4th pick of the 4th round, fitting given his number, Forrest was selected by the Tijuana Luchadores with a pick that had been previously traded for from the San Antonio Marshals. In a very crowded class, particularly at the running back position, it was hard to make a big impact, but Forrest found ways to make a name for himself. In his first season, he finished only 6th in rushing yards, but lead the league in rushing touchdowns with 18 and died Fast Boija’s record for total touchdowns in a season with 19. Morgan Marshall of the San Antonio Marshals also tied this record that season.

Finishing 8-6 on the year despite a talented quarterback in Corvo Havran was somewhat disappointing, but the first playoff game was a moment that won’t soon be forgotten in the DSFL. Facing the 13-1 Marshals on the road, Gump took off and ran 96 yards for a touchdown, leading the Luchadores to an Ultimini appearance.

The following season, rather than move up to the NSFL and start immediately for the New Orleans Second Line, Gump elected to stay in Tijuana and make another run at the Ultimini and the rushing touchdown record. The latter was achieved as Forrest finished the season with 20 rushing touchdowns and one more through the air for good measure. He finished second in rushing yards with 1713, a record at the time which was 4th in league history for a single season. While it may seem like Gump was force fed the ball, Tijuana’s wideout Rod Tidwell took home WRotY and put up 1243 yards, good for second most in history at the time.

Despite a very solid performance from Gump, the Luchadores ultimately fell in the conference championship game to the Palm Beach Solar Bears, ending Forrest’s dream of an Ultimini.

College career statistics

Year	Rushes	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Yards Per Carry	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Kick Returns	Kick Return Yards	Kick Return Touchdowns	Punt Returns	Punt Return Yards	Punt Return Touchdowns
2026	87	493	9	5.67	12	48	0	21	801	2	16	210	0
2027	224	1614	12	7.21	41	278	1	11	267	0	5	35	0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	4.28 s	4.01 s	7.15 s	29.8 in (0.76 m)	10 ft 6.9 in (3.22 m)	21 reps	3

Regular Season (DSFL)

Year	Rushes	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Yards Per Carry	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Kick Returns	Kick Return Yards	Kick Return Touchdowns	Punt Returns	Punt Return Yards	Punt Return Touchdowns
2029	207	1070	18	5.2	15	91	1	38	615	0	21	118	0
2030	343	1713	20	5	16	132	1	25	514	0	29	197	0

Post-Season (DSFL)

Year	Rushes	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Yards Per Carry	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Kick Returns	Kick Return Yards	Kick Return Touchdowns	Punt Returns	Punt Return Yards	Punt Return Touchdowns
2029	29	238	3	8.2	1	10	0	5	197	0	4	43	0
2030	27	142	3	5.3	1	16	0	1	19	0	3	36	0

Regular Season (NSFL)

Year	Rushes	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Yards Per Carry	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Kick Returns	Kick Return Yards	Kick Return Touchdowns	Punt Returns	Punt Return Yards	Punt Return Touchdowns
2031	261	1097	8	4.2	29	234	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2032	270	1082	10	4	45	374	2	32	650	0	28	193	0
2033	341	1380	11	4	46	287	1	30	598	0	24	163	0
2034	269	1204	8	4.5	30	217	1	34	785	0	23	324	2

Post-Season (NSFL)

Year	Rushes	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Yards Per Carry	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Kick Returns	Kick Return Yards	Kick Return Touchdowns	Punt Returns	Punt Return Yards	Punt Return Touchdowns
2034	44	164	1	3.7	7	37	1	7	174	0	4	42	0

Achievements and records

DSFL Rushing Touchdowns Record Holder

DSFL RBotY

DSFL MVP

NSFL Pro Bowler 4x

NSFL PERotY

NSFL RBotY

NSFL OPotY

NSFL RETotY