Roy Helu

Roy Helu Jr.
Helu with the Washington Redskins in 2014
No. 26, 29
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1988-12-07) December 7, 1988
Danville, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Ramon Valley (Danville)
CollegeNebraska (2007–2010)
NFL draft2011: 4th round, 105th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts272
Rushing yards1,171
Rushing touchdowns7
Receptions138
Receiving yards1,227
Receiving touchdowns4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roy Ziegler Helu Jr. (born December 7, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Helu set the Redskins' franchise record of most receptions in single game with 14 catches in a game against the San Francisco 49ers in 2011.