It's safe to say there's at least one NFL personnel executive Austin Ekeler won't take into his contract negotiations as he looks for a long-term extension from the Los Angeles Chargers.
Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the anonymous personnel executive said they don't view Ekeler as "an elite or major impact player" at the running back position.
Ekeler has been one of the most versatile running backs in the NFL over the past four seasons.
As the Chargers receiving corps tried to navigate a series of injuries to Mike Williams and Keenan Allen last season, Ekeler's value to the offense increased significantly.