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When Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott works out at the NFL Scouting Combine Friday, he’ll be doing so with an intention far more than to simply improve his draft stock.

Elliott will be sporting custom cleats aimed at building additional awareness for domestic violence.

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Elliott, a junior, is considered by many to be the top running back in this year’s draft class, thanks in part to back-to-back, 1,800-yard seasons at Ohio State. This past season, Elliott ran for 1,823 yards (6.3 yards per carry) and 23 touchdowns. He added an additional 27 receptions for 206 yards.

During his three-year collegiate career, Elliott tallied 3,961 rushing yards and 43 rushing touchdowns.

With Jets running backs Bilal Powell and Chris Ivory both slated to be unrestricted free agents, New York should be in the market for a back. Whether that comes in the draft, or via free agency, has yet to be determined.

If the team were to go for the former, there’s a good chance Elliott is there when the Jets pick 20th in the first round.

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Connor Hughes is the New York Jets beat writer for the USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. He can be reached on Twitter (@Connor_J_Hughes), or via email (chughes@usatoday.com)