Kiran Amegadjie grew up a Chicago Bears fan. So it was a dream come true for him to be drafted, but it was extra special when the Bears came calling with the 75th overall pick.
Amegadjie met head coach Matt Eberflus last summer at a golf course, which was a prelude of things to come. This is one of the many things we learned about him in “Meet the Rookies,” a miniseries that the Bears are putting out on social media.
Through this video, you see some of Amegadjie’s progression through high school and into college before being drafted into the NFL. Family and education played a big role in all of this for him which is a great sign.
Playing for an Ivy League school and coming to the NFL is never easy. It isn’t the most traditional way to do it, but Amegadjie uses that as motivation. He dives into how Yale influenced him into the player that he is now.
The Bears are hoping to develop an outstanding offensive line in the coming years. If Amegadjie turns into a great individual player, he’ll be a key building block toward that goal.
