Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott
Celebrated Name: Ezekiel Elliott
Real Name/Full Name: Ezekiel Elijah Elliott
Gender: Male
Age: 29 years old
Birth Date: 22 July 1995
Birth Place: Alton, Illinois
Nationality: American
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 102kg
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: In a relationship
Wife/Spouse (Name): N/A
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): No
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): Yes (Halle Woodard)
Is Ezekiel Elliott Gay?: No
Profession: Professional American Footballer
Salary: $15 Million
Net Worth in 2024: $20 million
Last Updated: November 2024

Ezekiel Elliot is a renowned professional American football player. He is currently signed to the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, better known as NFL. Elliot plays running back for the Cowboys after being selected on the 2016 fourth overall draft. He was an All-American honors player in 2015 while playing college football at Ohio State.  As of September 2019, Ezekiel entered into a $90 million deal with the Cowboys becoming the highest-paid player of the team.

Maybe you know about Ezekiel Elliott very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Ezekiel Elliott’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.

Early Life & Biography

The outstanding NFL player was born on 22nd July 1995 in Alton, Illinois. Both of his parents are well known former athletes. Well, I guess the saying is true. An apple does not fall far from the tree. His mother, known as Dawn Huff, for instance, was a track and field athlete. Ezekiel’s father, on the other hand, was a line back player at the University of Missouri. The running back Cowboy player has two sisters, namely Lailah and Aaliyah.

Elliot attended John Burroughs School, located in the affluent suburbs of Laude, Missouri. While in high school, he had flair in football, basketball, track as well as baseball.  He was also a running back star athlete for the school’s football team.  He thereafter joined Ohio State University, where he majored in marketing and continued to excel as an athlete.

Personal Life

The star athlete is currently unmarried but is still off the market. He is in a relationship with the beautiful Halle Woodard. The couple started dating back in 2007. Halle is quite a hardworking lady who doubles up as a nurse by day and bartender at night. However, their relationship has not been a smooth ride. As it is with many athletes, they just can’t wade off the drama that comes with being engaged with multiple women. Ezekiel has been occasionally accused of having affairs, which led them to have an on and off relationship.

Prior tom dating his current lady, he was involved with Tiffany Thompson. The couple had dated for quite some time before ending in a dramatic breakup. Ezekiel was accused of domestic violence against his then-girlfriend in 2016. He was, as a result, suspended for six games.

Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on 22 July 1995, Ezekiel Elliott is 29 years old as of today’s date 22nd November 2024. His height is 1.83m tall, and his weight is 102 kg.

Career

Ezekiel’s career kick-started his career when he was still in high school at John Burroughs. Just like his mother, Ezekiel excelled in three-sports, including track, basketball, and football.  As a junior, he was named the St Louis Post-Dispatch offensive player of the year in 2012. Additionally, he led his football team to major championship leagues.

Aside from being a remarkable player in football, the outstanding athlete also excelled in track winning three state championships. He even received the title of Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year in the state of Missouri. In 2013, Elliot was ranked in the 9th place as a running back football athlete in the nation. He later enrolled at Ohio State University in 2013, where he continued to play football.

He played three seasons for Ohio State that was from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure at the university, he played running back for the Buckeyes that were the school’s team. His contribution to the team saw the Buckeyes win the 2014 Big Ten Championships, notwithstanding the CFP national championships. He completed his career in college with a successful five 200- yard rushing games alongside teammate Eddie George.

In 2016, Elliot was drafted by the Dallas Cowboy as a fourth overall pick during the 2016 NFL drafts. He thereafter signed a contract with the Cowboys worth $24.9 million with a $16.3 million signing bonus. After playing four successful seasons for the NFL, Ezekiel signed an additional six-year contract worth $90 million as of 2019. He completed the 2019 season having recorded 1,357 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns

Awards & Achievements

Throughout his career, Ezekiel has shown exemplary skills in football. He has received numerous awards and achievements. Some of his awards and honors include the FedEx Ground Player of the Year (2016). He was also named the Offensive Rookie of the Month in October 2016.

While he was in Ohio State, he was named MVP, the 2015 Sugar Bowl.  He also won the MVP title in the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. He also made it to the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2015. Ezekiel finished 8th place for the 2015 Heisman Trophy.

Net Worth & Salary of Ezekiel Elliott in 2024

Ezekiel Elliott Net Worth
Ezekiel Elliott Net Worth

Ezekiel is one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. After being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, he signed a 4-year contract worth $24.9 million with a $16.3 million signing bonus.  The contract also included a $6.2 million average annual salary.  In 2019 Ezekiel signed a six-year extension contract with the Cowboys worth $90 million and a $7.5 million signing bonus. His salary escalated to an average annual salary of about $15 million. As of November 2024, His current net worth stands at $20 million approximately.

Ezekiel’s hard work pays off as he is laughing all the way to the bank. At his young age, he is already a millionaire. He followed in the footsteps of his parents and superseded their expectations by being exceptionally good.

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