Kayode

Awosika

Reynolds was an exclusive rights free agent this offseason and will now return to battle for a spot on the team’s 53-man roster. The former UDFA has stuck around on the Lions for the last three seasons after previous stops in Washington and Jacksonville and has totaled 119-511-1 on the ground while adding another 22 catches for 218 yards since 2021. His contributions on special teams have been valuable in his efforts to make the team each of the last three seasons and will likely play a role in deciding whether or not he’s on the team in 2024.

The Eagles now have just three running backs on their roster: Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Kenny Gainwell. The Eagles also waived/released DB Andrew Adams, OT Le’Raven Clark, DL Hassan Ridgeway, TE Richard Rodgers, DB Kevon Seymour, DB Grayland Arnold, OG Kayode Awosika, WR Travis Fulgham, WR John Hightower, RB Jason Huntley, DB Craig James, DL Matt Leo, OG Iosua Opeta, WR Andre Patton, C Ross Pierschbacher, DB Elijah Riley, S JaCoby Stevens, and DL Raequan Williams.

Awosika (6'3/307) was a three-year starter at tackle for Buffalo who is expected to kick inside in the pros. Awosika spent his first two seasons at right tackle and earned second-team all-MAC honors in the second season. In 2020, Awosika flipped over to left tackle, propelling himself into the first-team All-MAC squad. Awosika is getting kicked inside to guard mostly for his height and short arms (32-5/8 inches), but he legitimately has the power and grittiness to be more of a phonebooth player. Awosika is not the most natural athlete, but he does well once he gets going (5.19s 40-yard dash) and can be a real menace with a full head of steam. Awosika’s hand placement and footwork are a bit too loose right now, though, which is why he will need some time to acclimate to the NFL while on the Eagles’ practice squad.

Awosika (6'5/300) is a three year starter who was named All-Mac Second Team for his play at right tackle. He anchored the right side of a dominant offensive line that posted school records for rushing yards in 2018 and 2019. A mauler in the run game, the redshirt senior was awarded a superb 90.4 run blocking grade from PFF College for one of the best offensive lines in the country. He currently projects in the OG 20 range but that could change depending on how he tests at the NFL Scouting Combine. Awosika is expected to be viewed as a guard at the NFL level and is likely to earn a mid-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Awosika (6'5/300) logged a run-blocking grade of 79.6 while starting 14 games at right tackle last season. He was followed up by Ohio’s Austen Pleasants (71.9), EMU’s Steve Nielsen (71.5), Miami of Ohio’s Tommy Doyle (68.1), and Ball State’s Danny Pinder (67.4) in this particular metric.