Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu poses on the red carpet before first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft for the second consecutive year. Alabama left tackle Evan Neal or North Carolina State’s Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu seemingly make as much sense for Jacksonville as Michigan standout pass rusher and betting favorite Aidan Hutchinson.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)