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Panthers agree to deal with 6th overall pick Ikem Ekwonu

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year contract with first-round draft pick Ikem Ekwonu

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 NFL Draft: Defense, optimism reign in first round

The first round of the NFL Draft was a big night for defense — and also for optimism, Charlotte Wilder writes.

APRIL 29, 2022

NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select Ikem Ekwonu 6th Overall With the sixth pick in the NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu of NC State. Read more below

APRIL 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tell us what you think: Do you like the Panthers pick of tackle Ikem Ekwonu at No. 6? Charlotte native Ikem Ekwonu was the Panthers first selection in the NFL draft. Do you agree with the pick?

APRIL 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers select Ikem Ekwonu with No. 6 pick in 2022 draft The Carolina Panthers select NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 6 overall pick.

APRIL 29, 2022 • NFL.COM

NFL Draft Profile: Ikem Ekwonu, Offensive Tackle, NC State Wolfpack NFL draft profile scouting report for NC State offensive tackle, Ikem Ekwonu

APRIL 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

BREAKING: Carolina Panthers Draft NC State OT Ikem Ekwonu The pick is in!

APRIL 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Ikem Ekwonu brings to the TEAM In 2021, Ekwonu started all 12 games at left tackle, earned first-team All-American honors and was a finalist for the Outland Trophy.

APRIL 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charlotte Panthers select NC State lineman Ikem Ekwonu with No. 6 pick in 2022 NFL draft Decked out in a white suit, trimmed with the colors of the Nigerian flag in the green room, the offensive tackle from N.C. State was selecte...

APRIL 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ikem Ekwonu shares what he's looking forward to in the 2022 NFL Draft NC State tackle Ikem Ekwonu shares what he's looking forward to in the 2022 NFL Draft.

APRIL 28, 2022 • NFL.COM

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Edge rushers, OTs own top 10, QBs fall back

Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson hold their spots up top, followed by a trio of offensive tackles in Rob Rang's final 2022 mock draft.

APRIL 28, 2022

NFL odds: 2022 NFL Draft insights on positional prop bets

With the 2022 NFL Draft here, let's take a look at the FOX Bet props and betting action for the first player selected per position.

APRIL 28, 2022

Why Ikem Ekwonu's Availability Is Key to First Round For Jets If Ekwonu is available for the Jets at No. 4, it’ll be tough for GM Joe Douglas to pass on the top-ranked tackle from this year’s class

APRIL 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Who is Ikem Ekwonu? 7 things you should know about 2022 NFL Draft pick from NC State After three stellar seasons at N.C. State, Ekwonu could become the first Wolfpack player since Mario Williams to go No. 1 overall. Almost al...

APRIL 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Final Giants mock draft: How I'd run the Giants' draft board if I was GM Our expert had his choice of tackles in Round 1, though the Giants could face a tough decision if Evan Neal and Ikem Ekwonu are gone.

APRIL 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ikem Ekwonu, top NFL Draft prospect, got 'Ickey' nickname from former Bengals RB Woods N.C. State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu: \

APRIL 28, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

2022 NFL Draft: Why Ikem Ekwonu is draft's most well-rounded prospect

Ikem Ekwonu could have been an Ivy Leaguer, grew up playing musical theater roles and loves pancake blocks, Eric D. Williams writes.

APRIL 27, 2022

Ikem Ekwonu, Evan Neal or Charles Cross? Pros and cons of NFL Draft's top OTs The top three offensive tackles in the 2022 NFL Draft could all go in the top 10 picks. So who's the best of the bunch?

APRIL 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

N.F.L. Draft Demands Well-Rounded Linemen Who Can Still Flatten Ikem Ekwonu is expected to be the first of a group of agile, speedy offensive linemen drafted, the better to keep up with evolving playbooks...

APRIL 27, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

2022 NFL Mock Draft: Travon Walker, Aidan Hutchinson holding at the top

Just days out from the 2022 NFL Draft, Jason McIntyre has Travon Walker going to the Jaguars and Aidan Hutchinson to the Lions.

APRIL 26, 2022

NFL odds: How oddsmakers and sportsbooks set lines for the NFL Draft

Ever wondered how sportsbooks set lines for the NFL Draft? FOX Bet gives you an inside look into what goes into setting draft odds.

APRIL 26, 2022

Fixing 'Lousy': Texans to Draft Ikem Ekwonu at 3, Predicts Peter King “Ekwonu is versatile and athletic, not the mauler that the other two top tackles are, but a cornerstone and smart lineman who should be the...

APRIL 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM