Eddie Lacy is a former professional American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on June 2, 1990, in Gretna, Louisiana. Lacy played college football at the University of Alabama, where he won two national championships and earned the Doak Walker Award in 2013 for being the best running back in college football. Lacy was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He quickly made an impact, winning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Throughout his career, Lacy also played for the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints before retiring from professional football.