He played college football at Ohio State. From there, he got second-team All-America honors in 2015. He was a three-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro selection. He showed the league in rushing yards in 2016 and 2018.
Early life
Elliott was born in Alton, Illinois. Their parents were both athletes in college.[2][3] His father, Stacy, was a linebacker for the Missouri football team and CEO of Fifth Down Enterprises.[4] Elliott's maternal grandfather played basketball for Drake University.[5] His uncle is Finnish professional basketball player Shawn Huff.[6]
College career
He was a true freshman at Ohio State University in 2013. Elliott rushed for 262 yards on 30 carries with two touchdowns as a backup to starter Carlos Hyde.[7][8][9]
Professional career
Elliott was known as the most complete back to enter the NFL before the draft in 2007. He was predicted to be a top 10 selection.[10][11][12][13][14]
Elliott was selected in the first round with the fourth overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft on April 28, 2016.[15] He was the first running back selected in the draft that year.[16] Elliott was widely regarded as an early favorite for the 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year.[17]
Personal life
Elliott bought his parents a new house after signing his rookie contracts. He studied marketing at Ohio State University.[18]
In August 2020, Elliott became a shareholder of OnCore Golf Technology, Inc.. It is a manufacturer of golf balls located in Buffalo, New York.[19]
In May 2021, the police cited Elliott, after one of his dogs bit and injured two people in his Frisco neighborhood.[20]
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