Joel Iyiegbuniwe, LB, Western Kentucky. Ranked #278 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Chicago drafted him in Round 4, pick 115.
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
7FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CHI | 12-4 | 3 | 1 | — | 11% | 15 |
| '19 | CHI | 8-8 | — | — | — | 1% | 1 |
| '20 | CHI | 8-8 | 2 | — | 1 | 4% | 6 |
| '21 | CHI | 6-11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rookie Contract | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7% | 7 | |
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7% | 7 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CHI | 74% | 317 |
| '19 | CHI | 76% | 300 |
| '20 | CHI | 82% | 372 |
| '21 | CHI | 77% | 224 |
| '22 | CAR | 66% | 121 |
| Career | 75% | 1334 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'1 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
229 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.6 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
117"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.06 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.28 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
19 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Joel Iyiegbuniwe leads all LBs from the 2018 draft class in career solo tackles.