Ezekiel Elliott Comments on Versatility, Maturity and More

February 26, 2016   ·   Mike Norris   ·   Jump to comments

Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott is saying all the right things when it comes to his future in the NFL. After a stellar career that saw him rush for more than 1,800 yards in both his sophomore and junior seasons, he's confident in his skills but also knows he needs to be a well-rounded team player, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
"I think the thing that sets me apart is just my versatility," Elliott said. "I'm a guy that can play three downs. You don't have to take me off the field. I value blocking more than anything. I obviously love to run the ball, and I think I have great hands out of the backfield."
While he had just one receiving touchdown in his college career, Elliott did catch 55 passes over the past two seasons. However, he also caught some flak for comments he made after rushing for just 33 yards on 12 carries in a loss to the Michigan State Spartans last year in which he questioned the play-calling. He already knows what ...

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