Austin Ekeler, the rookie running back acquired as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Chargers, showed up on weekly highlight reels for his performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. A catch and tight rope run along the sidelines for an eventual TD turned heads, raised eyebrows, and probably some other cliche that meant people paid attention.
With very little NFL game to review, what do fans of the Buffalo Bills need to know about Melvin Gordon’s backup?
One of the easiest ways to give you an idea of what to expect with an unknown player is to draw a comparison to someone more familiar.