Analysis: Miami Dolphins select Texas Tech WR Erik Ezukanma in Round 4 of 2022 NFL Draft

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WR Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech, Timber Creek

2022 NFL Draft PickRound 4 (125) Miami Dolphins

As a prep: The four-star amassed 2,471 yards and 32 touchdowns during his three-year varsity career at Timber Creek in the Fort Worth area. He also rushed for 383 yards and four touchdowns in his career. He accounted for 1,447 yards and 20 touchdowns during a junior campaign that put him on the recruiting map. He chose Texas Tech over multiple Big 12 and SEC offers. 

As a collegiate: Ezukanma led Texas Tech in receiving for three consecutive seasons, becoming the first player to do so in Lubbock since Wayne Walker in the 1980s. He caught 48 passes for 705 yards and four scores as a junior in 2021. He was one the Big 12’s best receivers as a sophomore in 2020 with 46 catches for 748 yards and six touchdowns. 

As a pro? The Dolphins are putting together a talented receiving core and Ezukanma gets a chance to learn from players such as Tyreke Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The good news for Ezukanma is that both of those receivers are smaller, quicker receivers. Ezukanma is a 6-3 receiver who can play on the outside and take advantage of 1-on-1 coverage. 

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