Joshua Ezeudu Of North Carolina Was Picked, Selected By The New York Giants In The Third Round Of The 2022 NFL Draft As The 67th Pick, Selection
As a redshirt freshman in 2019 at North Carolina,
Joshua Ezeudu who is Offensive Lineman appeared in all 13 games and made seven starts • Named to ACC All-Academic Team • Blocked for an offense that averaged 474.0 yards per game (12th NCAA/2nd ACC), including 285.8 passing yards per game (3rd ACC) and 188.2 rushing yards per game (4th ACC) • Made first career start at left tackle against Appalachian State and played a season-high 84 snaps • Started the final five games of the season at left guard • Only allowed one sack all season long • Graded out at 77 percent against both Wake Forest and Pitt • Graded out at 78 percent against Temple in the Military Bowl.
As a sophomore in 2020 at North Carolina,
Joshua Ezeudu who is an Offensive Lineman started all 10 games he appeared in on the offensive line • Missed the first two games of the season against Syracuse and Boston College • AP All-ACC Second Team • All-ACC Third Team • ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (12/14) • Blocked for an offense that averaged 41.7 points per game (9th NCAA/2nd ACC), a school record 537.3 total yards per game (5th NCAA/1st ACC), including 301.4 passing yards per game (18th NCAA/2nd ACC) and 235.8 rushing yards per game (11th NCAA/2nd ACC) • Played 657 snaps, including a season-high 89 at Florida State.
As a junior in 2021,
As a junior in 2021 at North Carolina,
Joshua Ezeudu who is an Offensive Lineman appeared in 12 games and started 11 games on the offensive line • All-ACC Honorable Mention • Preseason All-ACC • Outland Trophy Watch List • Blocked for an offense that averaged 35.2 points per game (19th NCAA/3rd ACC), 468.2 total yards per game (10th NCAA/4th ACC), including 255.7 passing yards per game (42nd NCAA/6th ACC) and 212.5 rushing yards per game (18th NCAA/2nd ACC) • Played 737 snaps, including a season-high 84 against Wake Forest • Graded out at 95 percent against Wofford • Recorded an 84 percent grade against South Carolina and 80 percent at Notre Dame.
“according to his biography on goheels.com”
On Thursday Joshua Ezeudu who is an Offensive Lineman was picked, selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft as the 67th pick, selection.
Joshua Ezeudu had this to say about being picked, selected by the New York Giants in the third of the NFL Draft as the 67th pick, selection!
This is one of those days I'll remember for the rest of my life,""I have the chance to make a living playing football, while being able to give back to my family for everything they've been through to get me to this point. I couldn't have done it without their help, along with so many others including my coaches, the staff members, and especially my teammates. I want to thank the New York Giants for giving me this opportunity, and I'm going to work as hard as I can to make a difference for them."
North Carolina Head Coach Mack Brown had this to say about his Offensive Lineman Joshua Ezeudu being picked, selected by the New York Giants!
"Joshua Ezeudu is one of the most versatile linemen I've been fortunate to coach over my career," said UNC head coach Mack Brown. "He's very athletic for his size and you could tell he really loves playing the game, which I'm sure translated to the teams he visited with. Josh could play any of the four positions outside of center and we wouldn't skip a beat. That versatility combined with his natural ability should serve him well as he transitions to the NFL with the Giants."
“according to an article on goheels.com”
Joshua Ezeudu NFL Scouting Report says he’s Big, broad frame with plus athleticism.
Projects as guard but can play tackle in a pinch.
Rapid-fire foot chop into and through the block.
Size creates momentum to displace down block.
Keeps eyes on second-level target during combo blocks.
Breezy skip pulls with athleticism to connect in space.
Feints a punch to draw defender's hands early.
Pass protection should benefit from background as a tackle.
Well-prepared to identify and eliminate twists.
Loose hips bolster recovery when beaten by rush.
“according to an article on giants.com”