What was Ezekiel Elliott's NFL Combine record like? Revisiting Chargers RB's performance

Ezekiel Elliott joined the NFL as one of the most hyped running back prospects in recent memory. The Ohio State alum was a dominant force at the collegiate level and had a unique skill set for his position.

The Dallas Cowboys drafted Elliot, and for some time, he looked like a generational talent at the position. However, due to injuries, inconsistencies, and the inability to get the job done, Elliott was released ahead of the 2023-24 NFL season.

Elliott played the 2023 season with the New England Patriots as a short-yardage back and returned to the Cowboys in 2024, before eventually being released by Jerry Jones. Elliott signed with the Los Angeles Chargers to end the season. This article will explore his NFL Combine performance and scouting report.

Exploring Ezekiel Elliott's NFL Combine record from 2016

Ezekiel Elliott was viewed as a future perennial All-Pro prospect even before he participated in the 2016 NFL Combine. However, his stellar showing in the event further cemented his hype. Elliott participated in four out of the seven available drills.

His results were:

• 10-yard split - 1.5 seconds
• 40-yard dash - 4.47 seconds
• Broad jump - 9’ 10’’
• Vertical jump - 32.5’’

Elliot had a phenomenal showing at the Combine and was ranked as the fourth-best RB in terms of athleticism at the event.

Furthermore, his measurements were:

• Arm - 31 1/4’’
• Hand - 10 1/4’’
• Height - 6’ 0’’
• Weight - 225 lbs

Ezekiel Elliott's scouting report

In 2016, every NFL franchise that needed an elite rookie RB had Ezekiel Elliott on their draft board. The Ohio State Buckeyes alum was that special.

Scouts compared Elliott to Edgerrin James, and he was viewed as a spectacular three­-down RB with the ability to thrive in every area of the game. Elliott possessed power, size, blocking and pass-catching skills coming out of college.

Although scouts were worried about the significant workload that he carried in college, they believed that he had enough left in the tank to be a substantial contributor to the NFL. Elliott was poised to be one of the finest RB prospects of his generation.

Lets look at Elliott's pros and cons coming into the NFL:

Pros:

• Ability to change direction without hesitation
• Is a natural athlete with multi-sport experience
• Play the game with phenomenal ball security
• Relish the chance to end runs with a physical touch
• A superb combination of vision and decisiveness

Cons:

• Defenders regularly land clean shots on him
• Should improve as a pass-blocker