2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Erik Ezukanma
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Texas Tech
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 220lbs
Film Watched: TCU 2021, Baylor 2020, Virginia 2020
Pro's:
- Big in every regard. A real handful for cornerbacks
- Impressive burst off the LOS. Drives at the DB’s hip, stacking him up and forcing him to commit
- Really like his release package; able to adjust footwork to confuse press coverage
- Knows how to avoid getting jammed at the line, but also has the power to fight through hands
- More than sufficient speed for a bigger receiver
- Ultimate body control, and dominates outside catches with power, aggression and wingspan
- Unbreakable arms and hands at the catch point. Attention simply does not faze him
- A runaway train with the ball in his hand. Takes a brave tackler to square him up
Con's:
- Rough around the edges; route tree needs serious refinement
- Minimal utilisation other than out on the perimeter in TTU’ air raid offense
- Underwhelming production in a high powered offense despite leading the team the last three years
- Has the size and aggression but not as focused as a blocker
- Surprising lack of redzone prowess
The Verdict:
“No tape surprised me more than Erik Ezukanma’s in this receiver class. A big-bodied receiver with excellent length and leap, he is the epitome of a possession receiver in today’s NFL. An awful lot of work has gone into his release off the line, with nimble footwork allowing him clean access into his routes, at which point he goes into attack mode, lining up the DB favourably before making his move. The aggression remains right through the route until he snatches your soul at the catch point. His role in Lubbock was limited, and his development on more in-breaking routes across the short and intermediate field will determine the ceiling of Ezukanma at the next level. If he can demonstrate enough agility to uncover in congested areas there’s very little not to like about his game. I smell a day three sleeper…”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: ANQUAN BOLDIN
PREDICTION: 5TH ROUND PICK
5/5