New England Patriots 2013-2015 RB - Ezekiel Elliott (2015 B1G OPOY, National Champion, 3x Pro Bowl)

OSUBasketballJunkie · May 24, 2012

Anchorman · May 25, 2012

Gerry DiNardo is all about this kid!

OSUBasketballJunkie · May 27, 2012

Ezekiel Elliott #⃣2⃣ ‏@EzekielElliott

The Michigan commit who burned the Ohio state letter is flat out disrespectful. But aye that shows how classy they are

Ezekiel Elliott #⃣2⃣ ‏@EzekielElliott

Get em on the field though

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 2, 2012

Rivals.com updated 250..........Elliott is considered the #13 running back and #144 overall prospect in the nation.........

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 3, 2012

Derek Young STS ‏@dyosurecruit

Ezekiel Elliott also at the #NFTC in Champaign, Illinois today. #OhioState represented by Elliott, and Jayme Thompson.

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 3, 2012

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 3, 2012

Marc Givler ‏@MarcGivlerBG

#OhioState commit Ezekiel Elliott named RB MVP at Illinois nike camp also earns invites to The Opening and Gridiron Kings

PHATBUCK13 · Jun 3, 2012

'Zeke & Baugh will be studs in Meyer's system....

Two of my favorite recruits that Urb has brought in including both classes, along with Pittman & Reeves....

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 4, 2012

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Elliott brings home hardware...............Ohio State commit Ezekiel Elliott had a big day at the Illinois Nike Camp on Sunday. Get his comments on his performance and his thoughts on Ohio State recruiting.

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 4, 2012

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There is no lack of confidence in Ezekiel Elliott (St. Louis/Burroughs), but even he has to admit he exceeded his expectations just a little.

Competing at the Nike Football Training Camp on Sunday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., the Class of 2013 running back walked away with the trifecta: The Opening invite, Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 team invite and the positional MVP.

"Ever since I was a little man playing football -- I played since I was 7 and my dad played Division I -- playing Division I was one of my goals," Elliott said, "so I kind of expected it. But I have to say I did exceed some of them. I really didn't think I'd be leaving here with an invitation to both The Opening and Gridiron Kings and running back MVP."

Sunday's success took Elliott by surprise somewhat because of the position he was in just one year ago. As a sophomore, Elliott missed the entire season because of a broken collarbone. While many top prospects rack up offers by the end of their sophomore seasons, Elliott entered his junior campaign without any offers or serious looks.

By February, Elliott had roughly 20 offers, and on April 1 he committed to Ohio State.

"Last year, I wasn't on anyone's radar," said Elliott, who was participating in his first camp of any kind. "I had a big junior year and then I came out here and I competed. It's exciting that last year no one would have thought I'd gotten an invite to The Opening and Gridiron Kings."

The 6-foot, 200-pound four-star prospect will be joined at The Opening by some of his future Ohio State teammates. Marcus Baugh, Cam Burrows, Jalin Marshall, Billy Price and Eli Woodard are also committed to the Buckeyes and have already received invites.
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OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 4, 2012

espn.com

Elliot Invited To The Opening.............

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 4, 2012

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7. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, John Burroughs School (Mo.) â€“ â€˜Completeâ€™ is a good adjective to describe Elliott. He really eats up ground in a hurry and can make decisive cuts at full speed. Elliott catches the ball really well out of the backfield and he was as effective as anybody in pass blocking.

There really didnâ€™t seem to be many holes in Elliottâ€™s game and the Ohio State commit looks like a candidate for a rankings bump. His performance on the day won him the running back MVP award and an invite to The Opening.
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OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 5, 2012

Scout.com$

FSNextTV: Ezekiel Elliott..............Ohio State commit Ezekiel Elliott was so impressive at the NFTC in Champaign, Il, that he was named the MVP of the running backs. FOX Sports NEXT caught up with the rising senior to discuss his performance as well as the Buckeyes.

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 10, 2012

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 13, 2012

Alex 11W ‏@alex11w

#Buckeye commit Ezekiel Elliot tells me all rumors about him decommitting are false

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 13, 2012

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2013 RB/ATH Ezekiel Elliott Highlight Remix...............

PHATBUCK13 · Jun 23, 2012

KVIDAHL: Elliott, Burroughs prepare for grueling summer

PHATBUCK13 · Jun 23, 2012

Five Opening invitations handed out in Champaign - YouTube

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 24, 2012

espn.com

Get Familiar: Ohio State verbal Ezekiel Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott was a relative unknown heading into 2012.

Last season, the 6-foot, 200-pound running back rushed for 1,802 yards and 34 touchdowns on 211 carries (8.5 yards per carry) and scored 42 total touchdowns while leading John Burroughs (St. Louis) to a Class 3 state runner-up finish.

Yet, Elliott was barely a blip on the national radar. A big reason why is that Elliott had never attended a national combine or camp, choosing instead to focus on his other passion during the offseason â€” track.

But it all started to change this spring when Elliott began to receive serious football interest from big-time college programs. And on April 1, he committed to Ohio State over Missouri, where his dad played football and his mom ran track, and Notre Dame.

The No. 255 recruit in the ESPN 300, Elliott followed his commitment by attending his first major football camp, the Nike Football Training Camp in Champaign, Ill. There, Elliott was named running back MVP and earned invitations to both The Opening and Champion Gridiron Kings.

So whatâ€™s this Buckeyes commit got planned for the rest of the summer? Get Familiar with Ezekiel Elliott.

ESPNHS: Why did you never attend a football camp before this spring?
Elliott: Itâ€™s something I didnâ€™t think was very important. I could have went to some if I wasnâ€™t getting the looks I was getting. Also, Iâ€™m a track guy, so Iâ€™m competing at meets every weekend. I went to Champaign because of The Opening. I had seen it on TV and I was hearing about it from the other recruits. And then I heard from all the Ohio State guys who were going. Itâ€™s a great chance to go out and compete. Iâ€™m not necessarily ranked among the top guys in the country. Itâ€™s a great way to improve my ranking, compete and have fun.

ESPNHS: What did it feel like when you received The Opening invite?
Elliott: It felt great. Last summer, I wasnâ€™t on anybodyâ€™s radar. To think in a yearâ€™s time that Iâ€™d be invited to The Opening and Gridiron Kings is incredible. It just shows that hard work pays off.

ESPNHS: You ended up missing most of your sophomore year with a broken collarbone. How tough was that to deal with?
Elliott: I broke my collarbone during the fourth game of my sophomore year. I had eight touchdowns at that point. It was tough to have to watch. My guys did great and made it to the state championship. But it was tough not being able to be physically part of the games.

ESPNHS: Your team lost in the state final for the second straight year last fall. How much has that motivated you and your teammates this offseason?
Elliott: It was very heartbreaking. Itâ€™s something I still think about every day. Now we know what it takes to get there and not get what we want. We just have to work hard, stay humble and stay motivated.

ESPNHS: Youâ€™re also a track star. Are you planning on running track at Ohio State and why do you love running so much?
Elliott: Running track has been in the conversation. Iâ€™m going to try it my freshman year and see how it goes. I just love to compete. Track helps me stay in shape, and being a hurdler helps my flexibility and my hips. I just canâ€™t sit out a season. I also play basketball during the winter. Iâ€™ve been doing this since I was 7. I also run summer track and two-a-days start for football on Aug. 6. It just doesnâ€™t feel right for me not to be physically active.

ESPNHS: What led you to pick Ohio State on April Foolâ€™s Day?
Elliott: Nobody thought I was serious. I narrowed it down to three schools â€” Ohio State, Mizzou and Notre Dame. I visited each school twice. After I came back from the second visit at Ohio State, I sat down with my parents. It was tough. We wanted to wait it out, but it became overwhelming. When we came back from Ohio State, we talked about it and I woke up (the next day) and committed to Ohio State. I called coach (Urban) Meyer and told him I wanted to be a Buckeye. It felt great.

ESPNHS: How much did your parents help you through the process?
Elliott: I wouldnâ€™t be where I am without my mom. She drives me to every practice and every game. My dad has been there for me, too. My dad played football at Missouri and my mom ran track at Missouri, but they supported me in every decision I made. They both love Ohio State. Theyâ€™ll still be rooting me on. I credit everything Iâ€™ve accomplished to them. Itâ€™s great to have two parents who support you. Iâ€™m grateful for everything theyâ€™ve done.

EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
School: John Burroughs (St. Louis)
Class: 2013
Position: Running back
HT: 6-0
WT: 200
College: Ohio State

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OSUBasketballJunkie · Jun 24, 2012

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Highlights: Elliott 1-on-1..............Check out highlights of Ohio State running back commit Ezekiel Elliott of John Burroughs School in St. Louis, Mo., during 1-on-1s on the summer camp circuit.

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