NFL Draft Rumors: Washington Commanders Fit for Ivy League Star OT Kiran Amegadije?

Could the Commanders draft Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadije to protect its quarterback of the future?

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The Washington Commanders are entering a new era with head coach Dan Quinn built off of athletes who play aggressively on the field.

One place where the team could get more aggressive on the field, though, is upfront in the trenches. A diamond in the rough prospect that the team could target is Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadije.

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A two-star recruit coming out of high school in Illinois, Amegadije turned into an FCS All-American at Yale, but there’s still tremendous upside for him in the NFL thanks to his elite physical tools. 

Unfortunately, the Ivy League’s premier freakish specimen is recovering from a partially torn quadriceps muscle, but that shouldn't keep him out of the Day Two draft discussion. 

“While he may not be considered a first-round talent like Northern Iowa's Trevor Penning going 19th overall two years ago, he's a solid Day 2 option, even with the injury he suffered this past season,” BR writes. “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.”

Yale’s top draft prospect is expected to participate in the school’s pro day on April 3, now that he’s had five months to recover. He spoke at the NFL Combine about his recovery ahead of his anticipated Pro Day.

"My quad is feeling really good," Amegadjie told reporters. "I'm running, jumping, and doing position drills. I'm feeling really strong."

Considering that Washington is expected to take a quarterback like LSU’s Jayden Daniels, No. 2 overall, the Commanders could be an ideal landing spot for Amegadjie as he’ll get to build chemistry protecting the future of the franchise from the start of rookie training camp.