Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is headlining a youth camp in Mexico organized by a fantasy football group that got its start with backing from former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
The National Fantasy Football Convention's partnership with Estrellas del Futuro and the Mexican government was announced Friday Panthers Elite Jerseys , the first day of a camp led by Elliott and Dallas teammates Jaylon Smith, Taco Charlton, Anthony Brown and Kavon Frazier.
The first of two instructional camps this year is being held this weekend in Queretaro Connor Williams Color Rush Jersey , Mexico. There are plans for three camps in 2019 and four in 2020 as part of the three-year agreement. CEO Andy Alberth says the NFFC is "thrilled to play a part in spreading the game to our friends south of the border."
Elliott was the NFL's rushing leader as a rookie in 2016, helping the Cowboys to an NFC-best 13 wins. He served a six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations last season as Dallas missed the playoffs at 9-7.
Former Cowboys fullback Keith Smith, who signed with Oakland as a free agent Ernie Banks Jersey , is also part of this week's camp. The NFFC's second annual fantasy football convention is scheduled for July in Dallas.
Olympian Tommy Ford wrapped up a solid season by winning the giant slalom at the U.S. Alpine championships.
On a tough course, Ford finished in a combined time of 2 minutes, 11.60 seconds on Sunday to hold off Brian McLaughlin by 0.36 seconds. David Ketterer of Germany wound up third.
The 29-year-old Ford had his best season on the World Cup circuit with three top-10 finishes in the giant slalom. He also finished 20th in the discipline at the Pyeongchang Olympics last month.
McLaughlin had quite a year by winning three races on the NorAm level.
On Saturday Cheap Harold Landry Jersey , Nina O’Brien won the women’s slalom and Hig Roberts captured the men’s event.
The U.S. championships wrap up Monday with a women’s giant slalom race.
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