Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a 14-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Indianapolis.

In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott carries the ball against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Gone is graduated senior Carlos Hyde and his 1,521 yards and 15 touchdowns. Left behind at Ohio State are a number intriguing possibilities at running back, including Elliott, but no one who gained more than 270 yards a year ago.

Ohio State University Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates following the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State University won 42-35.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott celebrates his touchdown run during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott (15) breaks away for a nine-yard touchdown run during the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott kisses the championship trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott celebrates after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott holds up the championship trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 42-20.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) hurdles Penn State defender Trace McSorley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott kisses the trophy after their 44-28 win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.

From left; Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, Ezekiel Elliott, Taylor Decker, rear, and Pat Elflein, right, celebrate after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA College football game against Notre Dame, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Ohio State won 44-28.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott poses for a photo on Radio Row during Super Bowl week leading up to Super Bowl 50.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott poses after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the fourth pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the fourth pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago.

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott takes a selfie with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by Dallas Cowboys as the fourth pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Chicago.

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 41-14.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) warms up during an NFL preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle.

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs upfield during an NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Thursday, August 25, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 27-17.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs as New York Giants safety Darian Thompson (27) defends during the 2016 NFL week 1 regular season game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys, 20-19.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps into the end zone for an eight yard touchdown run during the 2016 NFL week 1 regular season game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys, 20-19.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps into the end zone after getting past New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) and Nat Berhe (29) for his first career touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) rolls over in the end zone after an eight yard touchdown run during the 2016 NFL week 1 regular season game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants defeated the Cowboys, 20-19.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps over a tackle attempt by Chicago Bears' Chris Prosinski (31) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps into the end zone seating after scoring a touchdown on a long run in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott (21) evades pressure from Cincinnati Bengals' Dre Kirkpatrick (27) and Vontaze Burfict (55) in as Elliott carries the ball in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) walks onto the field with the team before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles in overtime, 29-23.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps over Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles in overtime, 29-23.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) hurdles over Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the 2016 NFL week 8 regular season game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 29-23 in overtime.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) reaches for the pylon during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles in overtime, 29-23.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) catches the football during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles in overtime, 29-23.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) dives for a touchdown against Cleveland Browns free safety Tracy Howard (41) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Cleveland.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates his 32-yard game-winning touchdown run during an NFL game by Pittsburgh Steelers defenders on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Cowboys won the game, 35-30.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, top, celebrates with Travis Frederick (72) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

Dallas Cowboys Ezekial Elliott (21) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on November 20, 2016.

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) walks down the tunnel wearing an Emmitt Smith (not pictured) jersey prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 42-21.

Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott (21) before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

December 18th, 2016:.Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) hurdles over Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Bradley McDougald (30) during an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps into the end zone after getting past Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead, rear, for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Elliott's immediate impact last season along with one of the strongest classes in years have made running backs popular again heading into this week's NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and Green Bay Packers defensive back Kentrell Brice (29) during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31.

Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott #21 breaks through a wall for the Power Relay event at the 2017 Pro Bowl Skills Challenge on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott poses with the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year award during the 6th annual NFL Honors award show at the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott poses with the FedEx Ground Player of the Year award during the 6th annual NFL Honors award show at the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston.