Austin Ekeler's Journey: From Undrafted to Getting Re-Signed | LA Chargers
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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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Our future Darren Sproles
@Binemax1
6 жыл бұрын
Manny Mota I hope we hold on him though. We tend to let good players like that go
@clownindan
4 жыл бұрын
He does have great hands
@LoSoNBanks22
4 жыл бұрын
Even better. He’s a three down back honestly
@jerrygomez692
4 жыл бұрын
Future starting RB
@rchoper21
3 жыл бұрын
Never could understand why Chargers let Sproles go way back then!
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... 👍
@thunderbolts2438
5 жыл бұрын
Eddie Martinez your comment came true in a big way! They both can run and both can catch 👊🤙
@davidcullinane7303
Жыл бұрын
This aged extremely well, still an absolute beast
@cracker7046
Жыл бұрын
Now Ekeler is the rb1 in the league
@RioluLucario1994
Жыл бұрын
@@cracker7046 Ekeler led the league in Touchdowns, while Melvin Gordon was cut and has to settle for practice squad roles
It’s the heart and the desire is what made it happen for him. I marvel at his moves and his quickness.
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
except the fact that hes horrible
@brendenkucken9117
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@rektoy1604
3 жыл бұрын
@@kyletruett9472 you posted like 5 comments on this video. no one cares about you
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
Rektoy lmaooo I’m joking dawg u need to chill
Austin is the future of the chargers. He’s the truth
@koichinishi9075
3 жыл бұрын
You predicted correctly!
@davidcullinane7303
Жыл бұрын
Still correct
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
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
shut up
@BVonBuescher
Жыл бұрын
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!
Humble. Loves trucks. Loves to rock out. My new favorite nfl player.
Great halfback happy hes apart of the bolt family 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿⚡⚡⚡ #BoltGangGang🤘🏿
He's a Stud RB now definitely top 5 in the league.
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
@welchsbeanjuice8071
6 жыл бұрын
Justin Goforth My cousin lives in grand junction i was ther about 8 months ago.
@justingoforth1102
6 жыл бұрын
noel hernandez haha that's what's up where do you live?
@ZHP330
4 жыл бұрын
Best thing to come out of Gunnison...which is my hometown. Been outta Gunnisuck since 08'....never go back. But I love this story
@BVonBuescher
Жыл бұрын
I was born in Grand Junction too… 81506.. Then lived most my adult life in San Diego. This was a rad story to see!
@BVonBuescher
Жыл бұрын
@@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 😉)
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 ⚡️✨
Keep that passion up Austin. Let’s give our Chargers franchise a SB victory. Hoping to see you one day at Hall of Fame.❤
Good man! One thing I love about the Chargers is we're lucky to have high character guys, from Rivers on down.
It's 2019 dec 14 and last game AE had 101 rushing and 112 yards rec in the win vs Jacksonville!!!! Awesome !!!!
We got this ⚡️🏈💪🏻
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
1-15
One of the last OG Charger left! ⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️💙⚡️
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
Even as a Broncos fan it’s impossible not to root for Austin. Need more people like him in the league and the world.
Please please please KEEP THIS MAN TILL THE END
I'm so happy we have him for 4 years
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
too bad he sucks
@drakeayala2173
3 жыл бұрын
Kyle Truett Melvin Gordon’s Burner account
I love this guy LET'S GO CHARGERS!!!
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
booooo
This is cool because, coach W as he called him, Jeff Williamson, is my dad
First comment he is the new future for my chargers 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙
Go Bolts. Ekeler's definitely an underrated player.
You guys should do this for all the players! ⚡️
Going to western colorado university now and its pretty cool knowing an NFLer walked to same steps as i am now
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.
Awesome clip! Gordon is a beast but they need to unleash this dude. Can’t wait for this season ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Destined to be a star!
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.
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!
I’m so glad we have him in our team!!! He’s a beast and is improving every game! Bolt up! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
He's the heart and soul of the team
AWESOME TEAM POST!! CHARGERS STRONG!!! CONGRATS TEAM!!
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
It's cool to see Western Colorado University be so recognized in the NFL. Thanks Ekler! Go Chiefs!!!
My fantasy hero!!!! 😤
Favorite player in the NFL and I’m not even a chargers fan
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
Great Story in the making for up amd coming player.
Wow... great story. From updrafted to 53 men roster . Well done...
Amazing story.
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
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.
One of my favorite Chargers!
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.
God bless you and your family.
Who else has him on your fantasy team?
@Thatoompaloompa
4 жыл бұрын
I have him
@samsizer2919
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
hes horrible
@thundersplash1283
3 жыл бұрын
Kyle Truett no he’s insane
@sebastiancalderon9296
2 жыл бұрын
@@kyletruett9472 u sure?
Between him and Gordon our run game is strong🔥
Guys a beast 👍🏼
BEAST!
My boy!!!!
Now he’s our starter 💯💯
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.
Favorite player for a good reason
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
worst player for a reason
Making the gunnison area proud
BEAST
He still got alot more to improve and show. He solid doe.
Eaton Colorado Halla! ⚡💙✌
Let’s go eckler! Savage!
That’s my fantasy RB right there!!!
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
welp ur gonna lose then
beast
Aw... the good old Keating "beating" Hall. Western alumni, and Bronco fan, but I'm rooting for Austin.
The first time I saw his air guitar celebration, I thought he was supposed to be smacking an ass
WE LOVE YOU
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
no.
@FanGirl9463
3 жыл бұрын
Kyle Truett you really are a loser troll lmfao you probably a jets fan
Favorite charger
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
worst charger
rb3 in fantasy! boltup
Hard not to love this guy
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
easy to hate him tho
@David-eh3ht
2 жыл бұрын
@@kyletruett9472 keyboard warrior lol.never seen a bigger hater😂😂😂
Getting his jersey
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
why? he sucks
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
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
Electric ⚡️
Austin Ekeler - San Diego Chargers would sound even better!
Best back field in the nfl
The air guitar
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 ⚡️🏈
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
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
Bye bye Melvin. AE is 10 times the back and the man you are. We signed the right back.
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
other way around, sorry
We need a remake of this now. So glad the chargers resigned him over gordon
@kyletruett9472
3 жыл бұрын
gordon is 10x better
Good but his ball security is an issue he lost the jaguars game for the chargers
@BrandonGomez-mi7tj
6 жыл бұрын
Bray Noriega it's ok didnt Melvin have the same issue his rookie year
@mannymota2871
6 жыл бұрын
Bray Noriega I was thinking the same thing
@anthonyhann6746
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude is a rookie cut him some slack. Plus we made multiple mistakes that cost us that game.
@speed12gaming16
6 жыл бұрын
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
@erikdelgado1245
6 жыл бұрын
rookie slip ups they happen I still remember hunter costing us the indy game his rookie year with a fumble
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.” /
Chargers going 1-15 this year
@vincentl966
3 жыл бұрын
You actually had the time to write all those hate comments. smh
Steal
Gordon > Ekeler by a lot