Austin Ekeler: The NFL's Unrecognized Star
Austin Ekeler's Underappreciated Excellence: A Closer Look at His NFL Career Description Discover why Austin Ekeler, despite his stellar NFL career, has never made it to the Pro Bowl. Explore his journey and challenges. Introduction Even if you are only a casual NFL fan, you have probably heard of Austin Ekeler. He's set to begin his seventh season with the Chargers, and his recent numbers say much about his talent and determination. He has scored 38 touchdowns in the last two years, 12 more than any other player during that time. Since 2021, his 3,195 yards from scrimmage rank fourth in the league. He's one of only five running backs in NFL history to catch 100 passes in a season, and his 107 catches in 2022 tied for the second-most by a back. He was recently named the NFL Network's annual Top 100 player, and he is ESPN's No. 1 fantasy back heading into the 2023 season. Despite this, he has never been selected for the Pro Bowl. What an inequity. The Befuddling S...