North Carolina State University Athletics

Pair from Pack OL Named ‘Biggest Freaks’ in College Football
8/10/2021 11:08:00 AM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. - Since the early 2000s, The Athletic's Bruce Feldman has spotlighted the biggest "Freaks" in college football – " guys who generate buzz inside their programs by displaying the rare physical abilities that wow even those who observe gifted athletes every day."
For 2021, the Wolfpack boasts two "Freaks:" OT Ikem Ekwonu and OG Dylan McMahon.
Feldman calls Ekwonu "the most dominant O-lineman in college football" and says "it's a treat for scouts and coaches to watch him maul opponents."
Ekwonu has reached 18 MPH on the GPS during practice and boasts a 30-inch vertical jump.
McMahon is "one of the better young linemen in the ACC" according to Feldman. McMahon power cleans 385 lbs., benches 385 and squats 570. He also boasts a 31.5" vertical.
For 2021, the Wolfpack boasts two "Freaks:" OT Ikem Ekwonu and OG Dylan McMahon.
Feldman calls Ekwonu "the most dominant O-lineman in college football" and says "it's a treat for scouts and coaches to watch him maul opponents."
Ekwonu has reached 18 MPH on the GPS during practice and boasts a 30-inch vertical jump.
McMahon is "one of the better young linemen in the ACC" according to Feldman. McMahon power cleans 385 lbs., benches 385 and squats 570. He also boasts a 31.5" vertical.
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