Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Avoids Tackle by Hurdling Bears S Chris Prosinski

Anyone who watched Sunday Night Football this week would not be surprised to learn that Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was a high school state champion in hurdles.

In the fourth quarter, Elliott avoided a tackle by hurdling Chicago Bears safety Chris Prosinski. The tailback cleared the defender before being brought to the ground when he landed.

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As for when he decided he would leave his feet, the former Ohio State Buckeyes star made up his mind early in the play.

"I kind of knew I was the whole way," Elliott told reporters. "Whenever you get a [defensive back] in the open field with that much space, he's definitely going to want to cut tackle. I thought I might have to pull the hurdle out."

The hurdle was the highlight of Zeke's big game. Elliott notched his first career 100-yard game, running for 140 yards in a 31-17 victory.