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Kansas football’s Hakeem Adeniji taken in sixth round of NFL Draft

Hakeem Adeniji is one of the best pro prospects Kansas football has produced in the past five years. The 6-foot-4 lineman will begin his pro career with the Bengals after spending four years as a Kansas Jayhawk. In those four seasons, Adeniji started in every single game throughout his career.

During his junior season, Adeniji was recognized as second-team All-Big 12 before earning a first-team selection in his senior year. Adeniji graduated with his management and leadership degree and was invited to the Senior Bowl. After that, he received an invite to the NFL Combine.

Here are some of Adeniji’s measurements from the combine:

  • 6-foot-4, 302 pounds
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