"ICKEY" EKWONU--#6 OVERALL--NOTHING IS 'FREE'

Ikem Ekwonu is progressing in his preparation for the season. However, he still hasn't seen snaps with the '1s'. It is pretty telling that Christenson started with the 1s and he is still there. That's not to say that Ekwonu won't surpass him for the LT position. I think everyone expects "Ickey" to end up as the starting LT.  I know I do. However, I am certainly glad that Brady Christenson got some game time in last year --- and proved himself capable as a Tackle.

According to Rhule, Ekwonu has a "long way" to go. He's happy with his progression, just that he is not there yet. Ekwonu will get some time with the 1s  at some point....probably real soon now. We'll see if he can supplant Christenson before the first regular season game.

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