:Scouting Reports:
SI Draft Bible: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/emilekiyorjr
NFL Draft Buzz: https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Emil-EkiyorJr-OL-Alabama
Draft Network: https://thedraftnetwork.com/sr-prospect/emil-ekiyor-jr-8374dc0a-8601-4874-bd1f-4f9f29c66251/
Fantasy Pro: https://www.fantasypros.com/2023/01/2023-nfl-draft-scouting-report-emil-ekiyor-jr-og-alabama/
Articles:
Top 10 iOL in the 2023 NFL Draft: John Michael Schmitz and Joe Tippmann Highlight a Center-Heavy Class (6. Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama: The son of a former UFC fighter and NFL defensive lineman, Emil Ekiyor Jr. understands how to be physical. And as a three-year starter at Alabama, he comes with the fundamentals and confidence you’d expect. He didn’t allow a single sack the last two years and has been called for just six penalties across 2,700+ career snaps. Larger and more powerful DTs could give him fits in the pros, and he can be more effective with his punches, but there are few glaring holes in Ekiyor’s game.) (4-14-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-iol-in-the-2023-nfl-draft-layden-robinson-ocyrus-torrence-lead-a-wide-open-class/
Lions 2023 draft: An offensive guard for every round (4th round: Emil Ekiyor, Alabama - Ekiyor was impressive and reliable enough to start for two seasons at right guard for Alabama and another on the left side. He’s shorter (6-2) but uses long arms for his height to fire out and neutralize rushers before they can get rolling downhill at him. He needs some technical mastery, but the tools are there to turn into a capable NFL starter. If Ekiyor can improve the core power with which he plays and keep his head up better, there’s a solid player with additional upside to also play center, if needed.) (3-30-23) https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-2023-draft-offensive-guard-for-every-round-torrence-avila-zavala-broeker-vorhees-skoronski/
Alabama Pro Day 2023 News, Rumors: Bryce Young Set To Throw for the First Time (Emil Ekiyor Jr., G: It’s unclear if Emil Ekiyor Jr. will test at the Alabama Pro Day. He didn’t test at the NFL Combine and only participated in the bench press, where he logged 23 reps with near-34″ arms. At 6’2″, 314 pounds, Ekiyor has fielded buzz as a mid-round prospect with projected center/guard versatility. If he wants to boost his stock beyond that, quantifying his short-area explosiveness through testing may be key.) (3-22-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/alabama-pro-day-2023-news-rumors-bryce-young-set-to-throw-for-the-first-time/
2023 NFL Draft Stock - Post-Combine II (Stock Up - Emil Ekiyor, G, Alabama: Ekiyor was a 3-year starter at guard for Alabama and a powerful force as a run blocker. He possesses a strong build with the ability to lock up defenders in the ground game. For the NFL, Ekiyor could start out as a backup who develops into a starter at guard or center. Teams liked how Ekiyor looked at center in the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 314-pounder could be a third- or fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who ends up being a nice value pick.) (3/21 update): https://walterfootball.com/draft2023stock_27.php
2023 NFL Combine preview: 15 offensive linemen the Lions should be watching (Emil Ekiyor Jr, RG, Alabama, 6-foot-2, 317: With nearly 2600 snaps at right guard, Ekiyor was a three-year starter at Alabama, with loads of translatable experience. He is undersized, which will turn some teams away, but he knows how to use that to his advantage in the leverage game. His footwork is clean and it lends itself to a gap-based scheme.) (2-24-23): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/2/24/23610590/2023-nfl-combine-preview-15-offensive-linemen-detroit-lions-watch
Why the Draft Stock of an Alabama Player is Rising After Senior Bowl: All Things CW (Ekiyor showed that he can play center in addition to guard. That'll keep him on a lot of draft boards, especially since he's so technically solid.) (2-8-23): https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamanfl/alabama-having-13-players-invited-combine-signals-all-things-cw
Senior Bowl 2023 OL Primer: What You Need To Know (Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama: An extremely mobile guard, Ekiyor Jr. is a steamroller in open space. He’s also got active hands that constantly allow him to win the leverage battle. He didn’t allow a sack in his last two seasons in Tuscaloosa.) (1-19-23): https://thedraftnetwork.com/senior-bowl-2023-ol-primer/
Two Alabama Players Land SEC Player of the Week Honors (Emil Ekiyor Jr. - Helped the Crimson Tide control the line of scrimmage for the final two-and-a-half quarters of play in Oxford. Did not allow a sack or quarterback hit on 33 pass attempts. Recorded a team-best three knockdown blocks in the running game) (11-14-22): https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/two-alabama-players-land-sec-player-of-the-week-honors
Emil Ekiyor Living a Lineman's Dream With Big Hit Against Ole Miss (11-14-22): https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/emil-ekiyor-living-a-linemans-dream-with-big-hit-against-ole-miss
Week 5 College Football Team Of The Week: Clark Phillips III, Emmanuel Forbes Dominant (Guard: Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama: Seen road grading on multiple long runs for the Crimson Tide, Emil Ekiyor Jr. should certainly get credit for wearing out the Arkansas defense before breaking off multiple 70-yard runs. It was Ekiyor’s block that sprung Gibbs on his 76-yard touchdown run, backing his man down before flipping hips and clearing the lane with ease.) (10-2-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/college-football-team-of-the-week-week-5-2022/
2023 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 10 players at every position (Interior offensive linemen - 7. Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama) (8-26-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-ranking-the-top-10-players-at-every-position/
Alabama’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects headlined by Will Anderson Jr. (Emil Ekiyor Jr., G: Alabama guard Emil Ekiyor Jr. has the potential to assert himself atop this 2023 NFL Draft interior offensive line class. At 6’3″ and 324 pounds, he’s a stout presence on the interior who plays the game with power. Ekiyor has showcased violent hands and impressive grip strength to manipulate his opponent in the run game. Meanwhile, his work with the Samaritans highlights his high off-field character.) (6-3-22): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/alabamas-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-headlined-by-will-anderson-jr/
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