Kiran Amegadjie

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Kiran Amegadjie
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Amegadjie with the Ivy League Football trophy
No. 72 – Chicago Bears
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-01) February 1, 2002 (age 22)
Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:326 lb (148 kg)
Career information
High school: Hinsdale Central
(Hinsdale, Illinois)
College: Yale (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 3 / pick: 75
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kiran Amegadjie (born February 1, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Yale Bulldogs, earning all-Ivy honors in 2022. He was selected by the Bears in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Amegadjie grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois and attended Hinsdale Central High School. He was ranked among the top-300 offensive lineman in the class of 2020 and led the team with 25 wins for over three seasons. [1] He was rated a two-star recruit and committed to play college football at Yale over offers from Central Michigan, Indiana State and Southern Illinois. [2]

College career

Amegadjie's freshman season at Yale in 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] During the 2021 season, he played in and started every game at right guard. During the 2022 season, he started all 10 games at left tackle and was named first-team All-Ivy League. [4] [5] During the 2023 season, he played only four games due to a season-ending injury that required him having surgery. [6] Amegadjie declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		323 lb
(147 kg)		36+1⁄8 in
(0.92 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Amegadjie was selected in the third round with the 75th overall pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL draft. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Fuller, Jim (June 3, 2020). "A look at the newest additions to the Yale football program". New Haven Register . Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kiran Amegadjie, Hinsdale Central, Offensive Tackle". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. ↑ Mayor, Rich (July 13, 2020). "Hinsdale Central's Kiran Amegadjie must wait for Yale football debut after Ivy League rules out fall sports, but he continues to work: 'There are still so many moving pieces.'". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kiran Amegadjie". Yale Bulldogs . Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ Cummings, Ian (December 6, 2023). "Kiran Amegadjie Draft Profile | Yale, OT Scouting Report". Pro Football Network . Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ Infante, Jacob (October 24, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft interview: Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ Alper, Josh (November 20, 2023). "Yale T Kiran Amegadjie will enter 2024 NFL Draft". NBC Sports . Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Kiran Amegadjie Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kiran Amegadjie College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Barbieri, Alyssa (April 27, 2024). "Bears select OT Kiran Amegadjie with 75th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft". Bears Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
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