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Luke Easterling

Ikem Ekwonu sure looks like a No. 1 overall pick

Most years, it feels like there’s a clear-cut favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

That hasn’t been the case for the 2022 class, but there could be a leader emerging down the stretch.

North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu is picking up steam as the potential runaway candidate for this year’s top selection, and his performance at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine helped him increase the pace.

Ekwonu showed off his impressive athleticism in on-field drills Friday night, to go along with his power and versatility:

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