Ezekiel Elliott

I think actually it's kind of sad because something I looked forward to just getting to the NFL growing up was just being able to have more fun, the rules loosen up, being able to celebrate. ”

Notre Dame was my dream school growing up. But in recruiting, they had some other plans, what position they wanted me to play. ”

There's only one professional team in Columbus, the Blue Jackets, but Ohio State is a football state. ”

I think at Ohio State, we're professional athletes in Columbus. ”

Ohio means a lot to me. Kinda like a second home, just the memories I have here and the fans I made while at Ohio State with the things that I accomplished at that great university. ”

The NCAA has its rules. It's our job to abide by them. ”

I don't think, as a player, I have a weakness on the field. I've done a great job of becoming good at everything, so I think that's what separates me. ”

My job is to go out there and play football. My job is to go out there and win football games. ”

If we go out there, and we play well and win football games, all the good stuff will come with it. It's not my job to worry about something I can't control. ”

I'm focused on going out and winning ballgames. Focused on getting better with the team every week. ”