Todd Gurley put together one of the best seasons by a running back in Rams history, one certainly deserving of the MVP award. He led the league in yards from scrimmage and touchdowns, proving to be one of the most dynamic players in the NFL.

Every week, he showed off his athleticism – whether it was his power, his speed, his agility. The guy simply has it all, but he adds another element to his game more often than he probably should: hurdling.

As a high school hurdler, it’s in his blood. He loves leaping over players in the NFL, doing so with the greatest of ease. Gurley pulled it off about a half-dozen times in 2017 alone, thankfully landing safely each time.

As impressive as it is, even Gurley knows the risk he takes every time he goes airborne.

“I don’t know why I do it, man,” Gurley said on Undisputed Tuesday. “Even after the play, I come over to the sideline and be like, ‘Why did I just do that?’ It’s just the first thing that comes.”

Sean McVay said he holds his breath every time Gurley leaves his feet, and understandably so. The risk of injury is far greater when a player goes airborne.

“One day, it’s probably going to end bad,” Gurley admitted. “Until then, I’m going to keep jumping. For the most part, it’s DBs. Most DBs are not going to hit a running back high, especially if they’re going 100 miles per hour at them. It’s kind of just a reaction and for the most part, it’s been working.”

Gurley stayed healthy for all 16 games this past season, just as he did in 2016. His only injury concern came in college when he tore up his knee, but otherwise, he’s been one of the most durable players in the NFL — especially considering his hefty workload.

The Rams would like to keep it that way for years to come, but it doesn’t seem as if Gurley will stop hurdling players anytime soon.