North Carolina State University Athletics
Ekwonu Ranked Among Top Three Highest Graded Returning ACC OTs
5/18/2020 8:55:00 AM | Football
Rising sophomore was named a FWAA Freshman All-American
RALEIGH, N.C. – Rising sophomore Ikem Ekwonu was recently named among the top three highest graded returning offensive tackles in the ACC by Pro Football Focus (PFF).
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Following the 2019 season, Ekwonu was named to the FWAA Freshman All-American Team after he started the last seven games of the season at left tackle as a true freshman.
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He led the Wolfpack in pancake blocks last season with 37 in 12 games. The 6'4, 298-lb. Charlotte native was the first true freshman to start a game at offensive tackle for the Wolfpack since 2010 when he got the nod in Game 6 vs. Syracuse and ended up starting the last seven games of the season.
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A second-team All-ACC choice of Pro Football Focus after the season, Ekwonu allowed just two sacks in 641 snaps during his rookie campaign.Â
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He also earned a 3.4 GPA in management and was named to both named to the All-ACC Academic Team and NC State's Dean's List.
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Following the 2019 season, Ekwonu was named to the FWAA Freshman All-American Team after he started the last seven games of the season at left tackle as a true freshman.
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He led the Wolfpack in pancake blocks last season with 37 in 12 games. The 6'4, 298-lb. Charlotte native was the first true freshman to start a game at offensive tackle for the Wolfpack since 2010 when he got the nod in Game 6 vs. Syracuse and ended up starting the last seven games of the season.
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A second-team All-ACC choice of Pro Football Focus after the season, Ekwonu allowed just two sacks in 641 snaps during his rookie campaign.Â
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He also earned a 3.4 GPA in management and was named to both named to the All-ACC Academic Team and NC State's Dean's List.
Highest graded returning ACC offensive tackles:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 15, 2020
1. Jordan McFadden, Clemson - 88.3
2. Christian Darrisaw, VA Tech - 80.7
3. Ikem Ekwonu, NC State - 80.5 pic.twitter.com/DkuDQuYYBR
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