Kingsley Eguakun Explained

Kingsley Eguakun
Currentteam:Detroit Lions
Number:65
Position:Center
Birth Date:23 March 2001
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3.5
Weight Lb:304
College:Florida (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active

Kingsley Eguakun (born March 23, 2001) is an American football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators.

Early life

Eguakun attended high school at Sandalwood. Coming out of high school, Eguakun was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Florida Gators.[1] [2]

College career

In Eguakun's first season in 2019, he would redshirt and only appear in two games.[3] During the 2020 season, Eguakun played in 12 games while making no starts.[4] Eguakun opened the 2021 season as the Gators starting center.[5] Eguakun finished the 2021 season by playing in and starting all 13 games for the Gators.[6] During the 2022 season, Eguakun played in and started all 13 games for Florida.[7] During the 2023 season, Eguakun only played in and started four games as he was limited with an ankle injury most of the season.[8] Eguakun accepted invites to both the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and to the 2024 Senior Bowl.[9] [10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Eguakun decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[11] [12]

Professional career

On April 29, 2024, Eguakun signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.[13] [14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bender . Corey . OG Kingsley Eguakun makes the flip, teams up with the Gators . Rivals.com . 2 December 2018 . 13 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Rodriguez . Hector . Three-Star OG Kingsley Eguakun Signs With Florida . Last Word on Sports . 19 December 2018 . 13 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Abolverdi . Zach . Florida Gators center Kingsley Eguakun declares for NFL Draft . On3.com . 4 December 2023 . 13 February 2024.
  4. Carroll . Brandon . How Does Kingsley Eguakun at Center Help the Gators Offensive Line? . Sports Illustrated . 14 August 2021 . 13 February 2024.
  5. Carroll . Brandon . Kingsley Eguakun: The Catalyst for Gators Offensive Line Improvement . Sports Illustrated . 23 September 2021 . 13 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Harvey . Paul . Kingsley Eguakun, Florida OL, reveals decision on 2024 NFL Draft . Saturday Down South . 3 December 2023 . 13 February 2024.
  7. Harvey . Demetrius . Florida Gators OL Kingsley Eguakun Placed on Rimington Trophy Watch List . Sports Illustrated . 22 July 2022 . 13 February 2024.
  8. Carroll . Brandon . Two Gators Invited to 2024 NFL Draft Combine . Sports Illustrated . 13 February 2024 . 13 February 2024.
  9. Goodall . Zach . Florida OL Kingsley Eguakun Accepts Shrine Bowl Invitation . Sports Illustrated . 22 November 2023 . 13 February 2024.
  10. Carroll . Brandon . Gators Center Kingsley Eguakun Accepts Senior Bowl Invitation . Sports Illustrated . 9 January 2024 . 13 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Adams . Topher . Florida center Kingsley Eguakun declares for the NFL Draft . The Independent Florida Alligator . 13 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Brockway . Kevin . Florida football C Kingsley Eguakun declaring for NFL Draft . Gainesville Sun . 3 December 2023 . 13 February 2024.
  13. Web site: Brockway . Kevin . Pros and cons of Detroit Lions signing Florida football C Kingsley Eguakun as a 2024 UDFA . Gainesville.com . Gainesville Sun . 7 May 2024.
  14. Web site: TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents. Twentyman, Tim. DetroitLions. May 10, 2024.