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Chicago Bears rookie analysis: OT Kiran Amegadjie

The Bears selected OT Kiran Amegadjie with the 75th pick in the NFL draft. Here’s a quick rundown on Amegadjie:

The Chicago Bears selected Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie with the 75th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Here’s a quick rundown on Amegadjie:

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 323 pounds

Age: 22

From: Hinsdale, IL

Breakdown: Amegadjie has the versatility to play guard, having played multiple positions along the offensive line during his collegiate career. He started his first 10 games at left guard before switching to left tackle for his final 14 games. Amegadjie has a nice blend of size, athleticism and length, but he needs time to develop. Perhaps Amegadjie can push starting left tackle Braxton Jones, who has plenty to prove heading into his third season, and work his way into a starting role down the line. — Alyssa Barbieri

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A three-year starter at Yale, Amegadjie lined up at left tackle the last two seasons in Yale’s multiple run scheme. After not playing football until midway through high school, he put himself on the NFL radar with his ascending play in the Ivy League, although his season-ending injury in 2023 was disappointing — he missed half of his final season and NFL scouts were unable to see him face better competition at the Senior Bowl. From a size and athletic standpoint, Amegadjie pops on film, because of his rare length, light feet and smooth body control to mirror pass rushers or create momentum as a run blocker. Though he does a great job repositioning his hands and feet, his inexperience is also apparent when it comes to timing and adjustment fundamentals. Overall, Amegadjie is a raw prospect who needs technical and strength work before he sees live NFL reps, but his physical ingredients and competitive drive are the foundational elements that pro coaches want to develop. He projects as a backup left tackle as a rookie who has all the tools to gradually develop into an NFL starter.”

Lance Zierlein’s scouting report: “With a rare blend of athletic traits and eye-popping length, it might be a mistake to bet against the high number of boxes Amegadjie checks. His hand usage is a work in progress, and he hasn’t learned to consistently get into blocks with proper footwork and body control, but both issues are coachable and likely to be corrected. Provided he improves his punch-timing and placement, his ability to keep rushers at the end of his length could become a big advantage. Amegadjie already possesses impressive explosiveness as a drive blocker and could become a quality NFL starter once his tutelage is complete.”

They said it: “You love the tools that he has. His pass pro is really good. Love his length, hand usage. And a big man that we believe is going to continue to get bigger and more explosive, so it should really increase the competition on our offensive line and make everyone better.” — GM Ryan Poles

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Dane Brugler believes Bears had the best NFL draft class

There’s no denying the Bears were among the biggest winners following the 2024 NFL draft.

The Chicago Bears welcomed five new rookies to the roster during the 2024 NFL draft, a group that prompted general manager Ryan Poles to call this an “impact” draft.

That starts with the selection of quarterback Caleb Williams at first overall, giving Chicago their best quarterback prospect maybe ever. But then the Bears also managed to snag an elite wide receiver in Rome Odunze at ninth overall, pairing this young quarterback and receiver together for the foreseeable future.

Chicago then shored up key positions along the offensive line with tackle Kiran Amegadjie (Round 3), pass rush with Austin Booker (Round 5) and even landed a generational punter in Tory Taylor (Round 4).

Draft experts agree that the Bears were among the biggest winners following the draft, and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler actually ranked them higher than any other group.

Brugler’s favorite draft pick was, of course, Williams — although he did also consider Odunze. Amegadjie also got a shout-out.

Obviously, teams with multiple early-round picks have a decided advantage for this exercise over those with fewer selections. But the Bears aren’t No. 1 merely because they had two top-10 picks. They’re here because of what they did with those picks — and I went back and forth on my “favorite” between Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. The answer, though, has to be the quarterback who can be a franchise-changing player for Chicago. I am also a fan of third-round OT Kiran Amegadjie, who has the talent to be Chicago’s left tackle of the future.

As for a player he believes could surprise, Brugler singled out Booker, who Chicago traded back into the draft to land as a piece of their defensive line.

Chicago only had two Day 3 choices, and I’m not going to pick the punter (Tory Taylor). The Bears used a 2025 fourth-round pick to trade back into this draft (at No. 144) and scoop up Booker, who easily could have been drafted on Day 2. Although he isn’t ready for a meaningful role as a rookie, Booker has the promising pass-rush savvy to be a steal when we look back at this selection in two or three years.

When looking at this 2024 draft class, the Bears landed two elite prospects in the top 10 to help take their offense to the next level. Adding Williams and Odunze to a group that already includes playmakers like DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift and Cole Kmet was a slam dunk.

Even with the addition of Booker, there are still some concerns about the defensive line. Will DeMarcus Walker and Booker prove to be a viable tandem opposite Montez Sweat? Is it Gervon Dexter’s time to shine at three-technique? Will they add another edge rusher and/or defensive tackle?

There are still moves to be made this offseason. But it’s shaping up to be a promising year.

WATCH: Kiran Amegadjie reacts to getting drafted by the Bears

Kiran Amegadjie had his dreams come true when he heard he was getting drafted by his hometown team, the Chicago Bears.

A dream came true for Kiran Amegadjie on Friday night when he received the call from his hometown team, the Chicago Bears. The offensive tackle from Yale was drafted by the Bears with the No. 75 overall pick in the third round, giving the offense a long lineman who can potentially develop into a starter. Amegadjie hails from Hinsdale, a suburb just outside Chicago, and made it clear this was a dream come true.

Here is how the call went when Amegadjie spoke with general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, and president Kevin Warren.

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Poles began the call asking him the most important question: “You want to be a Chicago Bear?” Amegadjie couldn’t help but smile. “I would love to.” Eberflus then reminded him about the time they met a year ago out golfing. “A year ago, you said you were going to come to the Chicago Bears. You were right, huh?” Eberflus asked. “I told you coach, I told you,” Amegadjie said. “Tell your dad he’s got a new golf partner,” Eberflus replied.

After Warren finished the call, Amegadjie’s draft party exploded into cheers and screams. The die-hard Bears fan was coming home, and he heard it first from the team front office.

Highlights of new Bears OT Kiran Amegadjie

The Bears added depth to the offensive line with the selection of Kiran Amegadjie in the third round. See him in action:

The Chicago Bears continued to build their offense on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft. After selecting quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in the first round, they added more depth to their offensive line with the addition of Yale tackle Kiran Amengadjie in the third round.

Chicago didn’t have a second-round pick (which was traded to the Washington Commanders for Montez Sweat), so they had to wait until No. 75 to make a selection. Going offensive line was an interesting decision made by Chicago, but general manager Ryan Poles must believe that he will be better off adding more to that group.

Watching the former Yale star play in Chicago after showing a ton of promise in college will be good for Bears fans. Amengadjie will certainly get a chance to impact the team, but he’s a developmental prospect that needs time.

Building the offensive line is very important with the addition of Williams, so this could prove to be a brilliant selection for the Bears. Here are some highlights that will show fans what they are getting with Amengadjie:

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Grading the Bears’ selection of OT Kiran Amegadjie in third round

The Bears shored up their offensive line with the addition of Kiran Amegadjie. Here’s how we graded the pick.

The Chicago Bears shored up their offensive line with the selection of Yale tackle Kiran Amegadjie with the 75th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Amegadjie has a nice blend of size, athleticism and length, but he’s a project that will need time to develop. Luckily, he’ll get to work with one of the best offensive line coaches in Chris Morgan, who helped get the most out of two-going-on-three-year starting left tackle Braxton Jones.

Amegadjie has the versatility to play multiple positions, having played both tackle and guard during his collegiate career. He started his first 10 games at left guard before switching to left tackle for his final 14.

While Jones figures to the starter for a third straight year, perhaps Amegadjie can help push Jones, who has plenty to prove heading into 2024.

Chicago has used all three draft picks, so far, on offense. After landing their quarterback in Caleb Williams at first overall, they added a new weapon in receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9) and now an offensive lineman in Amegadjie (No. 75).

When all is said and done, the Bears added a potential future starter in Amegadjie, who’s a versatile lineman with the physical traits to develop into a significant contributor down the line. The Hinsdale native also grew up a Bears fan, which general manager Ryan Poles loves. Plus, it’s never a bad thing to add more protection for your shiny new franchise quarterback.

Grade: B+

Bears select OT Kiran Amegadjie with 75th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft

The Bears shored up their offensive line with the selection of OT Kiran Amegadjie with the No. 75 pick.

The Chicago Bears have selected Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie with the 75th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Amegadjie started all 24 games he played in during three seasons at Yale. But he missed the final six games of the 2023 season with a quad injury that required surgery.

Amegadjie has the versatility to play guard, having played multiple positions along the offensive line during his collegiate career. He started his first 10 games at left guard before switching to left tackle for his final 14 games.

Amegadjie has a nice blend of size, athleticism and length, but he needs time to develop. Perhaps Amegadjie can push starting left tackle Braxton Jones, who has plenty to prove heading into his third season.

We know general manager Ryan Poles loves his local guys, and Amegadjie hails from Hinsdale. He was brought in to Halas Hall for a Top 30 visit during the pre-draft process.

Chicago has gone all offense with their first three draft picks. After selecting quarterback Caleb Williams at first overall, the Bears have been building around him with the additions of wide receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9) and now Amegadjie.

Follow along with our live blog with live updates and picks during Rounds 2 and 3.

Packers hosted Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie on top 30 pre-draft visit

The Green Bay Packers hosted Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie on a top 30 visit ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers hosted Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie on a top 30 visit ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Teams are allowed to host up to 30 prospects on visits ahead of the draft. Packers Wire is tracking all the reported visits here.

Amegadjie (6-5, 323) made 14 starts at left tackle and 10 at right guard over the last three seasons. He was a three-time All-Ivy League selection.

A significant quad injury requiring surgery forced Amegadjie to miss the final six games of the 2023 season, the Senior Bowl and the pre-draft process. He did 21 reps on the bench during his pro day but did no other testing.

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Amegadjie, 22, allowed zero sacks and only 10 total pressures over the last two seasons. He has 36 1/8″ arms and a wingspan of 85 1/2,” highlighting his incredible length.

Amegadjie is the No. 77 player on the consensus big board. Dane Brugler of The Athletic believes he’ll be a third-round pick.

Why a visit? Amegadjie is a small-school prospect at a premium position and need position for the Packers who is recovering from a major injury and lacks athletic testing.

The Packers recently signed Andre Dillard but will likely need to find a developmental offensive tackle in the 2024 draft.

Commanders to host Washington OT Roger Rosengarten on top 30 visit

Roger Rosengarten was a two-year starter for college football’s best offensive line.

We know the Washington Commanders will be heavily involved in the offensive tackle market during the 2024 NFL draft. While the Commanders will likely select a quarterback second overall, they also have two second-round picks and three third-round picks.

The Commanders hosted offensive tackles Jordan Morgan (Arizona) and Kiran Amegadjie (Yale) on top 30 visits. Morgan could go late in the first round or early second round, while Amegadjie will go sometime on day two.

Now, Washington will host another offensive tackle on a top-30 visit.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Commanders will host Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten on a pre-draft visit.

Rosengarten, a 6-foot-5, 308-pound redshirt junior, has started the past two seasons for the Huskies at right tackle. Like Amegadjiem, Rosengarten is expected to be drafted sometime on day two. Once all of the top tackles are gone, how high in the second round will Rosengarten go?

The Huskies won the Joe Moore Award in 2023, which is given annually to college football’s best offensive line.

Browns Podcast: Offensive tackle should be a must for Cleveland in this year’s draft

This year is the year to draft an offensive tackle

This year’s crop of offensive tackles in the draft is one of the best and deepest we have seen in a while. Personally, I have eight who have earned first-round grades, with a couple more who were borderline first-rounders. General manager Andrew Berry has shown the team is interested in this crop, with multiple tackles being brought in for Top 30 visits so far.

Will offensive tackle be the position that the Browns target with their first pick in the second round, No. 54 overall? Depending on how the board falls for Cleveland, tackle likely could be the position they go for.

Kingsley Suamataia from BYU and Kiran Amegadjie from Yale should be at the top of their board. Both guys are great athletes at the position, with long arms and all the physical tools you want in a left tackle. The advantage of Amegadjie is starting experience at left tackle and left guard.

You can watch us talk about these prospects and several more by clicking here. If you want to listen to the audio-only version of this podcast, you can do so by clicking here.

Browns named potential fit for talented Yale OT Kiran Amegadjie in 2024 NFL draft

Kiran Amegadjie would be a great selection for the Browns

This year is the year to need an offensive tackle, and the Browns have been linked to one of the most intriguing prospects in the class. Bleacher Reports Brent Sobleski has listed the Cleveland Browns as a fit for Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie.

“When healthy, Amegadjie is a 6’5″, 323-pound prospect, with 36⅛-inch arms. He has the length and movement skills to stay at offensive tackle but may get a look at guard depending on where he lands. Either way, the first-team FCS All-American can still be a Day 2 selection, even though he may not go quite as high as initially projected.”

Amegadjie is one of my favorite prospects in this class, with all the physical tools needed to perform in the NFL. He has a fantastic strength profile and is a real mover in the run game, paving the way for his running backs behind him.

With long arms, Amegadjie does a great job of keeping defensive linemen from being able to get into his chest and control him. The raw power he plays with is impressive and will translate to the next level.

His placement and footwork could use some help, but he is a great athlete at his size and has the physical traits you can’t teach. As a pass protector for the past three seasons, he has allowed only one sack, dominating lesser competition. On top of that, he can play inside and outside, having started a season at left guard before starting two years at left tackle.