2024 FCS NFL Draft Scouting Report: Yale OL Kiran Amegadjie
Yale OL Kiran Amegadjie
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 326 pounds
Career Statistics: 24 Career Games, 1 Sack Allowed, 26 Pressures Allowed
Accolades: 2X All-Ivy League Selection (2022-23), Ivy League Offensive Lineman Of The Year (2023), Third-Team FCS All-American (Stats Perform; 2023), Charles Loftus Award (2021)
Yale Offensive Lineman Kiran Amegadjie
David Schamis (Yale Athletics)
Background Report:
Kiran Amegadjie played offensive line at Hinsdale Central High School in Illinois. As a top-ranked offensive lineman in the class of 2020, Amegadjie demonstrated his potential early on the football field. He committed to Yale University in 2020.
Despite the setback of a canceled freshman season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amegadjie did not let this halt his progress. He returned to the field, starting every game in the 2021 season at right guard before transitioning to left tackle in 2022, where he earned first-team All-Ivy League honors. His ability to adapt and excel in different positions across the offensive line showcased his versatility. However, a season-ending injury after only four games in 2023 posed another challenge in his college career.
Scouting Report:
At 6-foot-5 and 326 lbs, Amegadjie stands out not just for his size but also for his athleticism and agility. His time at Yale has shown him to be a formidable anchor at the left tackle position, with the versatility to perform at left guard. His exceptional arm length and good weight distribution make him an ideal candidate for the tackle spot, able to counter speed rushers effectively and excel in space.
Amegadjie’s lateral quickness and mobility allow him to engage defenders quickly and maintain this engagement with a strong leg drive. His body control when moving to the second level is exemplary, and his finishing mentality is evident in his desire to drive defenders into the ground. However, this tenacity can sometimes lead to overaggressiveness, a minor flaw that crafty defenders have exploited.
Amegadjie demonstrates a very good set range and quickness in pass protection, with strong, heavy hands that neutralize pass rushers. His lateral agility allows him to mirror defenders efficiently, though there are moments where improved leverage could enhance his effectiveness.
Projection: Round 3-4
Amegadjie projects as a high-end NFL rotational prospect. He has the potential to become a starting-caliber player in the NFL, particularly within a zone-blocking scheme that would take full advantage of his athleticism and mobility.
