Although he did not hear his name called on stage at the NFL Draft, Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor has received his first shot in the pros.
Ekiyor has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts, his hometown team.
Former Alabama guard Emil Ekiyor Jr. is signing with the #Colts, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2023
Ekiyor was a three-year starter at guard for the Crimson Tide where he aided the team in winning the national championship in 2020. In his final season at Alabama Ekiyor led the team in knockdown blocks with 31 and started 12 games.
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77