When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting the whole package. Elliott is a true three-down back who can run, pass block and catch the ball with the best of them.
But during Zeke’s two-year run in Dallas, his receiving skills have widely been ignored. And that is likely due to the fact the Cowboys are committed to running the ball first. And their reliance on Elliott to be their workhorse cuts down on those pass catching opportunities.