Ikem Ekwonu, OT, North Carolina State. Ranked #5 overall on the 2022 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 1, pick 6.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
87STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | G | GS | SNP% | USG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 89 | |
| '23 | CAR | 2-15 | 17 | 17 | 100% | 89 | |
| '24 | CAR | 5-12 | 15 | 15 | 99% | 81 | |
| '25 | CAR | 8-9 | 15 | 15 | 100% | 89 | |
| Rookie Contract | — | 64 | 64 | 100% | 87 | ||
| Career | — | 64 | 64 | 100% | 87 | ||
Size & Length
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Range Profile
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Context
Height
6'4"
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Frame profile.
Weight
310 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All OT in the 2022 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.93 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
29"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
108"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.82 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.73 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 6th overall, Ikem Ekwonu has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of OTs from the 2022 draft class.