Ezekiel Elliott has always had athletic genes in him growing up, so it’s not new to see the level of pedigree he has in the sport.
Elliott’s mother and father both competed at the collegiate level in their respective sports, before Elliott was born. His mother, formerly known as Dawn Huff, won state titles in three different sports while still in high school.
She went on to run track at the University of Missouri. His father, Stacy, played linebacker for the University of Missouri football team and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Down Enterprises.
How Good Is Ezekiel Elliott?
Ezekiel Elliott who is in his seventh year with the cowboys is one of the best players in his position now.
Elliott was able to start all 17 games this season despite suffering from nagging knee and ankle problems for the majority of the 2021 season.
He rushed for 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns on 237 touches and also had 47 receptions for 287 yards and two scores. He recorded multiple touchdowns in four of his outings and went over the 100-yard mark twice.
Elliott carried for 31 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card Round game against the San Francisco 49ers, but his team lost 23–17.
Did Ezekiel Elliott Win Heisman?
Ezekiel Elliott, a running back for Ohio State University, came in eighth place in the voting for the Heisman Trophy in 2015.