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

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Ezekiel Elliott never satisfied
Ohio State RB commit ready to use The Opening as his next proving ground

ST. LOUIS -- When success is the topic of discussion, ESPN 300 running back Ezekiel Elliott (St. Louis/John Burroughs) considers it a black hole of sorts.

The Opening

Many of the nation's top prospects will battle it out at The Opening at Nike HQ.

When: July 5-8 (ESPNU), 8 p.m. ET
Where: Beaverton, Ore.
Who: The Opening roster
Follow: #TheOpening
Elliott opts to avoid a legacy

Elliott With college athletes as parents, ESPN 300 running back Ezekiel Elliott was expected by many to be a star.

At Missouri. Not necessarily at Ohio State.

His father, Stacy, and his mother, Dawn, graduated from the Columbia, Mo., campus. One was a linebacker and one was a heptathlete for Tigers. However, despite their strong ties to Mizzou, both were the strongest supporters of Elliott making his own decision.

"It wasn't really much pressure from my parents at all," Elliott said. "They were very open in the process and with me going to visit schools. They were into what was the best fit for me and not that because they went to Mizzou, I should end up there as a legacy.

"A lot of it was people outside the area asking me why I didn't pick Mizzou. With Ohio State, it's a great football atmosphere and great tradition."

Elliott said he visited 10 schools in a two-month span. The last three trips were Missouri, Notre Dame and Ohio State. There was something special about the Columbus, Ohio, visit that made him decide to not follow his parents' footsteps.

"It might have been when I got to walk in the Shoe," Elliott said, referring to Ohio Stadium and its 102,000-plus capacity. "Even with no one in there, just the atmosphere was crazy. When it's full, you know the people in Ohio really love Ohio State football."

He committed to coach Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes on April 1, becoming the program's sixth commit of the 2013 recruiting class. The Buckeyes now have 14 commits, but Elliott is the only running back in the class.

Elliott said his parents are happy with his choice. All they worry about is him staying on top of his game athletically and, most importantly, academically. Elliott said his support group of his parents and John Burroughs head coach -- and former NFL quarterback -- Gus Frerotte and assistant coach Ray Thorpe has been great in paving his way and keeping him focused.

"All they say is to stay on top of my schoolwork. That's the biggest thing," Elliott said. "So many people go to college and not graduate. Football doesn't last forever, so you've got to get that education.

"I think the great thing is I've got so many good people in my corner. My parents were Division I athletes. Coach Frerotte played in the pros. Coach Thorpe was an All-American at Missouri. I'm blessed to have the best support system possible."

It's a support system that doesn't even mind seeing Elliott be successful away from Columbia.

With all of the accolades the four-star athlete has on his rÃ©sumÃ© -- Ohio State commitment, Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 invite, Nike Football Training Camp running backs MVP at Champaign, Ill. -- nothing seems to be good enough to satisfy him. Even when he earned his invitation to The Opening earlier this month, it was enough to garner a smile but nowhere near enough to make him feel accomplished.

For Elliott, the uncanny state of never being satisfied fuels him unlike many other athletes. As he prepares for The Opening, which takes place July 5-8 at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., the future Buckeye will treat the prestigious training and competition event similarly to how he treats all other events he's a part of.

"It's my chance to show what I can do," Elliott said. "No one really thought I'd be recruited coming out of a small school, and I was able to prove them wrong. I've worked for everything I've gotten. Nothing's been handed to me."

His work at John Burroughs serves as proof of his ridiculous work ethic on the field. The 6-foot, 205-pound back rushed for 1,802 yards and 34 touchdowns and also caught 23 passes for 401 yards and six touchdowns during the 2011 season. The past two seasons, he's led his team to the Missouri Class 3 state championship game. Losing both title games eerily similar -- in the final seconds of the fourth quarter -- gives him astronomical goals for his final high school season in 2012.

Give partial credit for Elliott's competitive nature to his parents. His father, Stacy, was a linebacker for Missouri in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His mother, Dawn, was a heptathlete at Missouri.

"He's definitely a competitor," Dawn said. "He's never really satisfied with any results. You could tell that back when he was a little guy."
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Bucknut502 · Jul 6, 2012

:drool:

Tony Gerdeman ‏@GerdOzone
Adequately fast OSU RB commit Ezekiel Elliott RT @EzekielElliott Finished with a 4.42 in my 40
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Arapahoe · Jul 6, 2012

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 6, 2012

Elliott will fit in nicely at the hybrid position..........

PHATBUCK13 · Jul 6, 2012

OSUBasketballJunkie said: ↑

Elliott will fit in nicely at the hybrid position..........
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Yes he will....

I like Marshall and 'Zeke in that role.....

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 6, 2012

24/7

4.42, Ezekiel Elliott â€“ Elliott has some size and heâ€™s a true complete back, with his 4.42 time â€“ the third fastest of the day â€“ a Elliott proved that he can add speed to that complete package. An Ohio State commit, Elliott recently added his fourth star.
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OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 7, 2012

24/7

2. Ezekiel Elliott â€“ Elliott continues to show that he is a really complete back and his stock is on the rise in a big way. After putting up one of the fastest running back times in the 40 at 4.42 in the morning, Elliott put that speed to work in the afternoon showing an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and a diverse set of skills.
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OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 7, 2012

Ezekiel Elliott #⃣2⃣ ‏@EzekielElliott

Gotta tv game 8ET 7 in STL tonight on ESPNU !! Tune in

PHATBUCK13 · Jul 7, 2012

OSUBasketballJunkie said: ↑

Ezekiel Elliott #⃣2⃣ ‏@EzekielElliott

Gotta tv game 8ET 7 in STL tonight on ESPNU !! Tune in
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I'm a big fan of this kid....

He kind of reminds me of Arian Foster....

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 7, 2012

Michael White ‏@MikeWhiteESPN

@EzekielElliott slips out of backfield for 6 for Superbad, conversion to Jake Oliver good. SuperBad 13 Alpha Talon 12. #Buckeyes #Texas

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 8, 2012

Ezekiel Elliott at The Opening - YouTube

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 8, 2012

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-Like Kamara and others, Ohio State commit Ezekiel Elliott lined up just as often in the slot as he did at running back and performed well at that spot. He has legitimate speed and good hands and will be a versatile weapon for Urban Meyer and company in Columbus.
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Bucknut502 · Jul 8, 2012

My Gawd he is elusive!

Are y'all watching The Opening?

PHATBUCK13 · Jul 8, 2012

Bucknut502 said: ↑

My Gawd he is elusive!

Are y'all watching The Opening?
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I got it on DVR...I think 'Zeke could even play WR here if they wanted him to...

As soon as the little ones go to bed I can switch over from Dora and turn on The Opening...

I wouldn't trade watching Dora with my two kids for anything....

Bucknut502 · Jul 8, 2012

PHATBUCK13 said: ↑

I got it on DVR...I think 'Zeke could even play WR here if they wanted him to...

As soon as the little ones go to bed I can switch over from Dora and turn on The Opening...

I wouldn't trade watching Dora with my two kids for anything....
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Hola!

TexasNut · Jul 9, 2012

This guy is becoming my favorite newbi. This is going to be a classic. Quote, by Ezekiel Elliott on the touchy feeley interactions by OSU and Meat recruits at The Opening. "I don't know what the rest of this is about. Whatever it is, I know it better end by the time we get to Columbus because Coach Meyer isn't going to be about no friends on the other side. He wants victories and championships, and ( I'll gladly walk over Michigan to get both.)" Maybe we should start a Players quote thread.

OSUBasketballJunkie · Jul 11, 2012

Scout.com$

The Opening: Ezekiel Elliot.................BEAVERTON, Oregon â€“ Scout.com caught up with Ohio State commit Ezekiel Elliot at The Opening to talk about his experience and his commitment to the Buckeyes.

PHATBUCK13 · Jul 11, 2012

Scout (Free) - The Opening Highlights - 'Zeke

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