Joshua

Ezeudu

The 24-year-old former third-round pick injured his toe on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills and had to be carted to get x-rays. Giants head coach Brian Daboll indicated that he doesn’t yet know if Ezeudu’s injury will keep him out for the rest of the season. Ezeudu had started at left tackle for the Giants’ past five games with Andrew Thomas sidelined, but the Giants will likely turn to Justin Pugh for that now.

Ezeudu (6'4/325) started two-and-a-half years for North Carolina, operating at multiple positions and within different run schemes. 2021 was a standout year in which he earned a career-best 77.8 PFF grade. Ezeudu has an NFL-level body, making it very hard to go through him on the bull rush and solid athleticism (8.32 relative athletic score) to go along with that frame. His hands need some refinement, and his pass-blocking skills also need work. He might struggle against experienced NFL edge rushers if left on an island alone at tackle, which is why his best spot is guard, where he will likely end up in New York. If his NFL coaches can refine the hand technique, he can push for a starting job in the NFL.

The Tar Heels entered the fray just recently, tossing an offer Ezeudu’s way on Dec. 1. Minnesota and Virginia have also been hunting for his pledge, among others. The 6-foot-5, 300-pounder out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, pushes UNC’s 2018 class up to 17 members. On the field, Ezeudu has experience playing both left and right tackle. Rivals ranks him as the No. 62 tackle prospect for the cycle.