New York Giants Draft Preview: IOL Kingsley Eguakun

Could the New York Giants look to Florida Gators center/guard Kingsley Eguakun on Day 3 to improve their offensive line depth?

Florida Gators offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun / Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA

Kingsley Eguakun, IOL

Height: 6' 3 ½”
Weight: 304 lbs
Class: Fifth-Year Senior
School: Florida

Kingsley Eguakun was the 680th-ranked player nationally, 40th-ranked guard, and 84th-ranked player in the state of Florida for the 2019 recruiting class. Eguakun originally committed to the Miami Hurricanes but flipped to Florida when he received a late scholarship offer from them.

Strengths

• Was a leader on the offensive line
• Has a powerful initial punch in pass protection
• Has the IQ to handle stunts and twists
• Shows off short-area quickness as a puller and when blocking on wide zone
• Knows when to peel off of his assignment in double teams
• Hand placement is refined and consistent
• Quick, active feet
• One of the most experienced offensive linemen in the 2024 Draft

Weaknesses

• An ankle injury kept him extremely limited in 2023 - NFL teams will need to use 2022 film and the Senior Bowl to evaluate him
• Powerful rushers will likely give him issues - most of his struggles came against Georgia
• Has struggled with penalties throughout his career; crowd noise at Kentucky in 2021 gave him problems
• Will benefit from adding some weight in his lower half and has the frame to add a bit

Summary

Eguakun is an overall solid player that likely has a limited ceiling at the NFL level but should be able to operate as a swing backup at center or guard. His experience and character is likely going to get him drafted, his versatility should keep him in the NFL for at least a few years.

He’s a reliable center that you know what you’ll get from him but lacks the power to be considered NFL-starter quality.

Considering Eguakun will be a late Day 3 pick, getting any kind of return on the investment would make him a good pick.

GRADE: 5.88

Nick Falato's Draft Grade Chart / Nick Falato

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