Being the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NFL draft doesn't guarantee Ikem Ekwonu a spot in the starting lineup for the Carolina Panthers.
Speaking to reporters after Wednesday's training camp practice, head coach Matt Rhule said Ekwonu has "got a long way to go" before the regular season begins.
"He does some things really well naturally," Rhule added. "He's unbelievably powerful and talented. But there's a lot to this game. There's a lot of nuances and techniques and all those things. He has a long way to go. He'll get there, but every day he's gotta work.