Ezekiel Elliott’s 14 Tattoos & Their Meanings
Ezekiel Elijah Elliott is an American professional football player. He plays as a running back for Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He first played football at the college level in Ohio and was picked by the Cowboys in the fourth overall 2016 NFL Draft. Ezekiel has some interesting inks on his body inspired by his career, his family and a few animals. Let us take a look at his inks and the meanings behind them.
1. ‘O and Number’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left shoulder of the athlete contains a giant letter, “O” tattooed on it in red ink. There is also a Buckeye leaf, along with a nut tattooed right next to the O. The side of his upper left arm also contains a tattoo of the number, “15”
Meaning: The tattoo represents his college football days as a tribute to where he started his career. The tattoo of the “O” with the buckeye leaf represents his team, Ohio State Buckeyes and the number 15 is the jersey number that he used to wear when he played for them.
2. ‘Portrait’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The side of his upper left arm contains a tattoo of a portrait of a woman’s face on it.
Meaning: The tattoo was done to cover up an old tattoo that he had of a city view along with an archway.
3. ‘Trophy’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The upper left arm of the footballer also contains a tattoo of two hands holding a trophy.
Meaning: The trophy in his tattoo is the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy that he won along with his college football team, Ohio State Buckeyes.
4. Bicep Tattoo
Tattoo: Ezekiel’s left bicep contains the words, “God Strengthens” tattooed on it.
Meaning: Ezekiel’s faith is what gives him motivation and power so he has this tattoo to motivate him all the time, knowing that God is with him through everything. There is another tattoo similar to this one on his other arm too as you will read further.