Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu opens up about his disappointing 2023 season.
Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers were jumping for joy when North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu fell to them with the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. They, along with many others, felt like they took not only the best offensive tackle in the class but perhaps the best player.
Sophomore slumps are a real thing and Ickey was unable to avoid it. But I don't place much of the blame on him, as much as I do the scheme he was asked to operate in. Frank Reich wanted to spread it out and throw the football and it put Ekwonu in a lot of tough situations which resulted in a rather disappointing 2023 season. This offense under Dave Canales is one that should restore Ickey's confidence.
Ekwonu has always been someone to hold himself accountable and not shy away from some of his struggles. He admitted earlier this week that he could have spent more time in the classroom with the coaches last fall.
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