A versatile North Carolina product who can slide between guard and tackle, Joshua Ezeudu has spent his career as a reliable depth piece and emergency starter along the offensive line.
Joshua Ezeudu came out of North Carolina as a third-round pick known for his positional flexibility, and that trait has defined his NFL career. He has been called on to fill in at both guard and tackle whenever injuries have hit the line in front of him, giving his team valuable insurance up front.
Path to the league
Ezeudu started for two and a half seasons at North Carolina, primarily at left guard with additional starts at left tackle, and earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2020 before adding honorable mention All-ACC as a redshirt junior. He was selected in the third round with the 67th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
As a rookie, Ezeudu appeared in 10 games with two starts at left guard. He stepped into the starting left tackle role in 2023 when injuries hit the offensive line, making five consecutive starts there. His willingness and ability to swing between guard and tackle has made him a trusted depth option, and he re-signed with his team in March 2026.
2025 season recap
Ezeudu continued in his familiar swing role in 2025, providing depth across the interior and tackle spots. Through his career he has appeared in 33 games with 10 starts, underscoring his role as a reliable reserve who has been ready to start when called upon.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Joshua Ezeudu
- ESPN: Joshua Ezeudu
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- North Carolina
- Hometown
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
