{"id":111671,"date":"2021-04-26T18:53:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T22:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=111671"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:03:52","slug":"kayode-awosika-2021-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/04\/26\/kayode-awosika-2021-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 NFL Draft: Kayode Awosika Player Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kayode Awosika NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position<\/strong>: Interior Offensive Line
\n<\/span>Height<\/strong>: 6\u20193\u201d
\n<\/span>Weight<\/strong>: 307 Lbs.
\n<\/span>School<\/strong>: University of Buffalo<\/span><\/p>\n

Pro Day Performance Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

40-yard dash<\/strong>: 5.19 seconds
\n<\/span>Vertical jump<\/strong>: 30\u201d
\n<\/span>Broad jump<\/strong>: 8\u20194\u201d
\n<\/span>225 Lb. Bench Rep<\/strong>s: 28<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kayode Awosika 2021 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Entering a deep draft class as a lower-conference tackle, Kayode Awosika presents a solid case amongst his peers. Just a two-star prospect out of Maple Grove High School in Osseo, MN, Awoksika found an ideal landing spot at Buffalo. Out of high school, Iowa State was the only school among power-five teams to give the mauling tackle an offer. There, he grew into a reliable run blocker with some impressive physical tools. In 2020, he helped teammate Jaret Patterson<\/a> compile an outstanding rushing season. The back compiled 1,072 yards, averaging 7.6 yards per carry and 19 touchdowns, the third-best total in college football.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Awoskia might not have the pedigree of a top blocker, he certainly packs a punch in the running game. Sure, he\u2019s a little undersized, but he plays bigger than he measures. On the field, he shows the ability to control the pocket for his quarterback while giving some push in the run game. Developing well during his time at Buffalo, he was a starter in all games between his sophomore and senior years. In 2020, he earned First-Team All-MAC honors and the group was among the Joe Moore finalists for the best-combined blocking group. The team led the push for an offense that averaged 287.4 rushing yards per game, the second-best in college football. He has to improve on his technical skills, but still, Awosika provides a hard-working and strong blocking prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n