Friday will mark an important day for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine process as the offensive linemen and running backs will take the field for workouts. The former unit is one that most would say is the top need for the team, which needs to upgrade the protection for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
As a result of their issues in the trenches, many draft analysts have the Jags going with an offensive tackle. Alabama’s Evan Neal, in particular, is the most popular pick, but another tackle candidate that is gaining steam to potentially go first overall is N.C. State’s Ikem Ekwonu.
When popping in the tape, there is a lot to be impressed with when observing Ekwonu’s power and tenacious mentality. He’s had little trouble moving defenders off the ball with the Wolfpack, and as a result, he gained a reputation as “the most feared lineman” in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the eyes of The Athletic.
