Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie is one of the most exciting offensive line prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. Amegadjie possesses the rare physical tools required to develop into a potential high-end starting blindside protector at the next level. He projects as a top-75 selection.
Amegadjie has elite length with 95th percentile arms (36 1/8”) and a 94th percentile wingspan (85.5 inches), per MockDraftable. NFL offensive line coaches covet the unteachables that Amegadjie has at his disposal. Moldable traits give the Bulldogs standout an incredibly high performance ceiling.
Raw power makes Amegadjie an intriguing prospect. Gifts and tools are present in abundance for the Hinsdale, Illinois native. We've identified three potential team fits for Amegadjie in the 2024 NFL Draft.
CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears recently hosted Amegadjie on an in-person pre-draft visit, sources confirmed to The Draft Network. The Bears are going to draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall selection. They're a candidate to pick a left tackle at No. 9, but they're likelier to target a receiver like Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers, or a pass rusher like Dallas Turner.
General manager Ryan Poles should target a mid-round tackle to compete with Braxton Jones at left tackle. Darnell Wright has shored up the right side, but Jones is viewed as more of a bridge-type option. The Bears have already shown interest in Amegadjie. Drafting Amegadjie to compete with Jones throughout training camp would improve Williams' overall environment.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Chargers are either going to draft an offensive tackle at No. 5, or they're executing a well-thought-out public smokescreen. I'm opting to believe the latter as I can't envision them passing on Nabers or Marvin Harrison Jr. given what Justin Herbert’s pass-catching options currently look like.
The Chargers should target a tackle at No. 37 or 69 after getting Herbert a premium weapon in the passing game. Rashawn Slater is a franchise left tackle, but an upgrade opposite him would improve the offense. Amegadjie could succeed Trey Pipkins at right tackle. Amegadjie was primarily a left tackle at Yale, but he does have prior experience playing on the right side of the offensive line.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Commanders arguably need a left tackle even more than they need a quarterback. That's not how this works, though. New general manager Adam Peters will officially begin his era by drafting either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye with the No. 2 selection. With the franchise quarterback secured, attention should immediately shift to protecting the new prized possession.
Peters has spent his offseason focus on upgrading an offensive line that allowed the second-most sacks (65) of any unit in the league throughout 2023. Interior improvements arrived in free agency via Tyler Biadasz and Nick Allegretti, but left tackle is still a sore spot. Veteran journeyman Cornelius Lucas, who struggled through his 231 snaps last season, is currently penciled in as a starter.
The Commanders must draft at least one potential left tackle with one of their five selections between 36 and 100 (36, 40, 67, 78, 100). Amegadjie would check several boxes.
