OXNARD, Calif. - Ezekiel Elliott is days into his first NFL training camp and under the expected scrutiny that comes with being the No. 4 overall draft pick and chosen one of the Cowboys.

Then there's the layer of unwanted questions.

The rookie running back on Sunday night after practice declined to answer questions regarding allegations of violence made against him by a former girlfriend in Ohio via two police reports on July 22. He has not been arrested or charged and denied the claims, according to the police reports.

"I'm not going to comment on anything regarding any legal matters right now," Elliott said when asked for his response to the allegations, "but I'm glad to be here and talk about football."

Elliott offered similar variations when asked if he wants to clear his name and how he could make sure the allegations aren't a distraction.

The NFL is investigating the incident under its personal conduct policy. The city attorney's offense in Columbus, Ohio has an open investigation into the matter.

Elliott's father, Stacy, who manages his son, issued a statement declaring Elliott's innocence in the wake of the allegations. Elliott tweeted "Evil NEVER prevails" after the allegations became public.

The Cowboys have made it clear that they believe Elliott's version of events and sources have indicated they believe he was set up.

He also appears to be receiving the benefit of the doubt at training camp, where fans chant "Zeke! Zeke!" and clamor for his autograph on everything from his best-selling No. 21 jersey to helmets of Ohio State, where he starred for the Buckeyes.

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