Ikem Ekwonu

Ikem Ekwonu

23-Year-Old TackleOT
Carolina Panthers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted in the first round last year, Ekwonu started all 17 games at left tackle as a rookie. Heading into his second campaign, Ekwonu is expected to maintain that prized role, this time protecting the blind side of No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $27.57 million contract with the Panthers in May of 2022.
Ready to go Sunday
OTCarolina Panthers
December 31, 2023
Ekwonu (foot) is active Sunday against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Ekwonu was limited in practice this week, but he'll ultimately suit up, which should be good news for the Panthers' offensive line. He should start at left tackle.
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Snap %
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ikem Ekwonu's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
320 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.93 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.73 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.82 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.0 in
 
Broad Jump
108 in
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
34.00 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Starting left tackle
OTCarolina Panthers
August 16, 2022
Ekwonu will start at left tackle for the Panthers as a rookie, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ekwonu was selected sixth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by Carolina, and he'll immediately be tasked with protecting either Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold's blind side. That decision will cause a shift along the offensive line, as Brady Christensen will compete at left guard with Michael Jordan. Those moves could increase the overall level of play in the trenches, in turn helping talented skill-position players such as Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted sixth overall after starring at nearby North Carolina State, Ekwonu projects as the Panthers' starting left tackle for years to come.
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Selected sixth overall by Carolina
OTCarolina Panthers
April 28, 2022
The Panthers selected Ekwonu in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, sixth overall.
ANALYSIS
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