Austin Ekeler's Journey: From Undrafted to Getting Re-Signed | LA Chargers
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2018
- Follow Austin's journey from getting recruited by Western State Colorado University to making the 53-man roster of the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Humble. Loves trucks. Loves to rock out. My new favorite nfl player.
Our future Darren Sproles
Manny Mota I hope we hold on him though. We tend to let good players like that go
He does have great hands
Even better. He’s a three down back honestly
Future starting RB
Never could understand why Chargers let Sproles go way back then!
It’s the heart and the desire is what made it happen for him. I marvel at his moves and his quickness.
except the fact that hes horrible
@@kyletruett9472 not really though. I mean he’s on IR rn but he’s an awesome player when he’s on the field and a legitimate difference maker
@@kyletruett9472 you posted like 5 comments on this video. no one cares about you
Rektoy lmaooo I’m joking dawg u need to chill
As a fellow native Coloradan and Charger fan Ekeler holds a special place in my heart because he is such an amazing person and a great football player
shut up
I’m with ya! Born in Grand Junction, lived my adult life in San Diego. It’s mind blowing that this kid made it. Great story!
Hard to explain to people just how remote (and cold!) Gunnison, CO is!
Mad respect for this dude... He's a BEAST! I know Melvin is the main workhorse, but Ekeler changes up the rhythm and makes the offense so much more explosive! A huge, and necessary key to our offense. Hope we keep him around for many years, I'm rooting for the dude... 👍
Eddie Martinez your comment came true in a big way! They both can run and both can catch 👊🤙
This aged extremely well, still an absolute beast
Now Ekeler is the rb1 in the league
@@cracker7046 Ekeler led the league in Touchdowns, while Melvin Gordon was cut and has to settle for practice squad roles
One of the last OG Charger left!
⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️
Austin is the future of the chargers. He’s the truth
You predicted correctly!
Still correct
He's a Stud RB now definitely top 5 in the league.
Great halfback happy hes apart of the bolt family 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿⚡⚡⚡
#BoltGangGang🤘🏿
Keep that passion up Austin. Let’s give our Chargers franchise a SB victory. Hoping to see you one day at Hall of Fame.❤
This is cool because, coach W as he called him, Jeff Williamson, is my dad
We got this ⚡️🏈💪🏻
1-15
It's 2019 dec 14 and last game AE had 101 rushing and 112 yards rec in the win vs Jacksonville!!!! Awesome !!!!
I love this guy LET'S GO CHARGERS!!!
booooo
This video aged beautifully . Always thought he should have more snaps and after this week 1 game against the colts, everyone can see what this kid can do ⚡️✨
Even as a Broncos fan it’s impossible not to root for Austin. Need more people like him in the league and the world.
Good man! One thing I love about the Chargers is we're lucky to have high character guys, from Rivers on down.
Amazing story.
Favorite player in the NFL and I’m not even a chargers fan
Going to western colorado university now and its pretty cool knowing an NFLer walked to same steps as i am now
Please please please KEEP THIS MAN TILL THE END
You guys should do this for all the players! ⚡️
I could only afford one of the new Nike Vapor Limited 2020 jerseys and it had to be Ekeler⚡Love his story! He's also a great Twitch streamer. Chats directly with his fans. The guy is a solid role model and genuine person, and a kick ass football player! Keep going Ek! Bolt Up!!! - from J1000r.
Destined to be a star!
His college is literally 3 hours away from where I live here in Grand Junction Colorado 81506. Colorado is absolutely beautiful and absolutely an amazing place to live. Seen this kid literally come out of Western State. He's an absolute beast and I wish I could meet up with him and get his autograph because this guy is absolutely down to earth and level headed. Had that hard work mentality and did complete work last year. Yeah he fumbled and gave up a couple mistakes but I see that as I good thing. He's going to grow and learn from those mistakes and make himself that much better. Bolt up baby⚡⚡⚡⚡AE30
Justin Goforth My cousin lives in grand junction i was ther about 8 months ago.
noel hernandez haha that's what's up where do you live?
Best thing to come out of Gunnison...which is my hometown. Been outta Gunnisuck since 08'....never go back. But I love this story
I was born in Grand Junction too… 81506.. Then lived most my adult life in San Diego. This was a rad story to see!
@@ZHP330 Not Gunnison’s only claim to fame, I believe Willie Nelson’s grow is located just east of town! Haha
(Also good taste in cars sir! I drive a 335i myself 😉)
Championship is not statistics and Austin is One that will surprise you the NFL.
BELIEVE
JUST BELIEVE
I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE GOAT
GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE
MAHA C.
GLORY TO GOD FOREVER MORE
He's the heart and soul of the team
Wow... great story. From updrafted to 53 men roster . Well done...
I'm so happy we have him for 4 years
too bad he sucks
Kyle Truett Melvin Gordon’s Burner account
It's cool to see Western Colorado University be so recognized in the NFL. Thanks Ekler! Go Chiefs!!!
Awesome clip! Gordon is a beast but they need to unleash this dude. Can’t wait for this season ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
My fantasy hero!!!! 😤
Can't wait for him to explode on the scene again! I remember talking to him at one of the training camp practices and wishing him good luck on making the team! He was one of the few players that played the game like he was still in high school like he actually talked to us as if he knew us! He will always be one of my favorites!
One of my favorite Chargers!
Go Bolts. Ekeler's definitely an underrated player.
First comment he is the new future for my chargers 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙
I’m so glad we have him in our team!!! He’s a beast and is improving every game! Bolt up! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
It must all be around the desire to make the team. I remember reading last year how he stood out in OTA's last year.
God bless you and your family.
I played against Austin in 2014 at that stadium and by god that stadium is the highest elevated stadium to play in and it hurt my lungs to play there lol
Making the gunnison area proud
Favorite player for a good reason
worst player for a reason
AWESOME TEAM POST!! CHARGERS STRONG!!! CONGRATS TEAM!!
Great Story in the making for up amd coming player.
Between him and Gordon our run game is strong🔥
Now he’s our starter 💯💯
respect this man a lot. Chargers sure know how to pick the right Running backs. From LT & Sproles, Michael Turner the Burner....to today with Gordon & Ekeler. good stuff
Keep it up austin even with the struggle keep it up pass it on and you'll be the next LT you have hall of fame quality and a team and fans who will help you along the way
BEAST!
Guys a beast 👍🏼
I’m a bigger fan of this guy each and every day. No one really mentions this, but doesn’t he remind you of Walter Payton? Performance, ability, grind on the field, work ethic? I think Walter would be proud of him. Can’t wait to watch him this season.
He had a sick play against Oakland last week, made two guys miss and took it to the house for 44 yards. The Ekeler Guitar was shreddin' for sure.
rb3 in fantasy! boltup
My boy!!!!
That’s my fantasy RB right there!!!
welp ur gonna lose then
Wow for some reason this dude and his story was sincere. Being a black girl and seeing that his mother is white I usually don't get myself involved. But I admired this guys story and have a respect for his mother. I hope they're happy and doing well.
WE LOVE YOU
no.
Kyle Truett you really are a loser troll lmfao you probably a jets fan
BEAST
Let’s go eckler! Savage!
Getting his jersey
why? he sucks
Who else has him on your fantasy team?
I have him
Me. I kept trying to trade him... nobody wanted him. Even I didn't want him. Then I realized what they didn't: this guy is truly great this season, he is the Chargers' offensive MVP and he is a set it & forget it RB.
hes horrible
Kyle Truett no he’s insane
@@kyletruett9472 u sure?
He still got alot more to improve and show. He solid doe.
Aw... the good old Keating "beating" Hall. Western alumni, and Bronco fan, but I'm rooting for Austin.
Hard not to love this guy
easy to hate him tho
@@kyletruett9472 keyboard warrior lol.never seen a bigger hater😂😂😂
Eaton Colorado Halla!
⚡💙✌
beast
Favorite charger
worst charger
🙏🏾✝️💫
The air guitar
The first time I saw his air guitar celebration, I thought he was supposed to be smacking an ass
🔥
Electric ⚡️
2 THINGS I HAVE BEEN MY ENTIRE LIFE:
1. A Jethro Tull Fan since 1970
2. A Chargers fan since 1962...
Looks like I know who the player of my next jersey is going to be
Austin Ekeler - San Diego Chargers would sound even better!
If he keeps his playing like a beast he’s gonna earn a number 1 contract and leave us like Michael Turner!! Can’t blame him if he does he’s a great player
Best back field in the nfl
We definitely upgraded so far at the Offensive Line with Turner,Maluga and Defensive Line Joseph and DB Harris through Free Agency and trades... The next should be OT ? QB Herbert,Tua, LB Simmons possibly and a Power RB to go with Ekeler and Justin Jackson and a speedy WR to go with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and more depth at OL for security blanket and depth at LB ..Let’s Go Los Angeles Chargers ⚡️🏈
more like downgraded
alot of people should watch this
You earn it 4 yrs 24 million. You did it . Now go buy mamma a house .
4:44
Pay him
Who would have seen it but the greats have made it happen like gates undrafted and made it big time
Why'd he have to do that to that poor soul 3:48
We need a remake of this now. So glad the chargers resigned him over gordon
gordon is 10x better
Bye bye Melvin. AE is 10 times the back and the man you are. We signed the right back.
other way around, sorry
Good but his ball security is an issue he lost the jaguars game for the chargers
Bray Noriega it's ok didnt Melvin have the same issue his rookie year
Bray Noriega I was thinking the same thing
Yeah dude is a rookie cut him some slack. Plus we made multiple mistakes that cost us that game.
Are you high it was the offense in general, both he and Gordon couldn’t get the first down. That wasn’t an Ekeler thing. Not to mention he scored our only two touchdowns. The jags d-line was made of 4 pro bowlers
rookie slip ups they happen I still remember hunter costing us the indy game his rookie year with a fumble
Chargers going 1-15 this year
You actually had the time to write all those hate comments. smh
I say he looks more like wood head
Nah. Not like any other city. Not like any other place. Not lie any other city. Not lie any other place. Not “like any other city.”Not “like any other place.” Not “lie any other city.” Not “lie any other place.” /
Steal
Gordon > Ekeler by a lot