Fansided

10 candidates to be on the cover of NCAA Football from 2014-present

By Dominic Gugliotta

LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 30: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball during the game against the Murray State Racers at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 30: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball during the game against the Murray State Racers at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
7 of 11
Next
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) scores a first quarter touchdown during the CFP National Championship on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Paul Moseley/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) scores a first quarter touchdown during the CFP National Championship on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Paul Moseley/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS via Getty Images) /

5. Ezekiel Elliott

Another incredible college running back, Ezekiel Elliott’s tenure in Ohio State was remarkable. Under head coach Urban Meyer, the duo struck gold eventually winning the 2015 National Championship game on the shoulders of their star back.

A running back with lightning quick speed, unbelievable leaping ability, solid hands and great pad level are all factors that make up what was Ohio State’s, Ezekiel Elliott. He was the total package and had the collegiate career to be a difficult player to stop in the popular video game franchise.

The final two seasons of Elliott’s career included back-to-back seasons of at least 18 touchdowns and 1,800 yards. His style of play and incredible ability to make defenders whiff on tackle attempts led him to be a top-5 selection in the NFL Draft.

A 2015 offense that included JT Barrett, Cardale Jones, Michael Thomas and a deep offensive line would have been extremely explosive and fun to use if the video game lived past 2014. Imagine two straight runs to Elliott followed by a long completion off play-action to Michael Thomas. That offense would average about 40 points per game if a gamer got their hands on it.

Elliott’s jersey tuck and backplate combination would be the perfect fit on a cover combined with him leaping over a defender on his way to the endzone. I am surprised that Madden’s video game franchise has not tried to slip the feature running back on to the cover quite yet.

Home/College Football