Ikem Ekwonu was drafted No. 6 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 NFL Draft out of NC State. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 6 · #6 overall
Ikem Ekwonu NC State Draft
Ikem Ekwonu was drafted No. 6 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 NFL Draft out of NC State. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2531st at NC State
The pick
How Ikem Ekwonu came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 310 lbs
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2531st among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 25100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Ikem Ekwonu.
Cincinnati · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Alabama
USC
NC State in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ikem Ekwonu in the 2022 NFL Draft
Ikem Ekwonu is a Offensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 6 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ikem Ekwonu drafted?
Ikem Ekwonu was selected No. 6 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/ikem-ekwonu.
What college did Ikem Ekwonu play for?
Ikem Ekwonu played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Ikem Ekwonu's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/ikem-ekwonu.