Kingsley Eguakun

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Kingsley Eguakun
No. 65 – Detroit Lions
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-23) March 23, 2001 (age 23)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Sandalwood (Jacksonville, Florida)
College: Florida (2019–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

Kingsley Eguakun (born March 23, 2001) is an American football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators.

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Early life and high school

Eguakun attended high school at Sandalwood. Coming out of high school, Eguakun was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Florida Gators. [1] [2]

College career

In Eguakun's first season in 2019, he would redshirt and only appear in two games. [3] During the 2020 season, Eguakun played in 12 games while making no starts. [4] Eguakun opened the 2021 season as the Gators starting center. [5] Eguakun finished the 2021 season by playing in and starting all 13 games for the Gators. [6] During the 2022 season, Eguakun played in and started all 13 games for Florida. [7] During the 2023 season, Eguakun only played in and started four games as he was limited with an ankle injury most of the season. [8] Eguakun accepted invites to both the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and to the 2024 Senior Bowl. [9] [10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Eguakun decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		304 lb
(138 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.51 s7.57 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		26 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [13] [14]

On April 29, 2024, Eguakun signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions. [15] [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Bender, Corey (December 2, 2018). "OG Kingsley Eguakun makes the flip, teams up with the Gators". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Rodriguez, Hector (December 19, 2018). "Three-Star OG Kingsley Eguakun Signs With Florida". Last Word on Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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  4. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (August 14, 2021). "How Does Kingsley Eguakun at Center Help the Gators Offensive Line?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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  8. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (February 13, 2024). "Two Gators Invited to 2024 NFL Draft Combine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ Goodall, Zach (November 22, 2023). "Florida OL Kingsley Eguakun Accepts Shrine Bowl Invitation". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Carroll, Brandon (January 9, 2024). "Gators Center Kingsley Eguakun Accepts Senior Bowl Invitation". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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  13. ↑ "Kingsley Eguakun Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kingsley Eguakun College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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