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Ezekeil Elliott wins Prestigious AAU Sullivan Award

Ezekiel Elliott was one of seven finalist representing six amateur sports for the AAU Sullivan Award. There was Shawn Barber a pole vaulter from University of Akron, Simone Biles United States Gymnastics, Meryl Davis and Charlie White Olympic Ice Dancers, Katie Ledecky United States Swimming, Jahlil Okafor basketball star at Duke, and Elliot the running back for The Ohio State University.

The award was given today at the New York City Athletic Club. Per their site:

About the Award

Known as the “Oscar” of sports awards, and older than The Heisman, the AAU Sullivan Award honors the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.