Get ready to hear the name Ezekiel Elliott a lot this fall. The Ohio State junior running back is already considered one of the top players in all of college football but his road to success has been far from easy. It’s been filled with determination and tragedy and a dedicated support system that has forged him into one of the most fascinating athletes around. Now, that story will be highlighted in an E60 spot titled, “The Rise of Ezekiel Elijah Elliott,” set to debut on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about the star: 1. Elliott Is Already Considered a Heisman Favorite Going Into the 2015 Season (Getty) Get on the hype train now or get out of the way. Elliott, considered by many to be the top running back in the entire college game, is already a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy and the expectations for the junior are sky-high even before he takes his first offensive snap. Still, he isn’t thinking about the awards. Instead, Elliot is only concerned with winning and, more specifically, winning second national title. He told TheOZone: That’s really on the back burner. Our main priority is getting back to the Big Ten championship. We’re not really focused on those individual goals or awards. If we play for each other, play well together, all the other stuff will come with it. Elliott is coming off wrist surgery this February meaning he’s spent the better part on the offseason rehabing and making sure that he can hold the ball with both hands…
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