Kingsley Enagbare

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Kingsley Enagbare
Enagbare in college at South Carolina in 2021
No. 52 – New York Jets
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-01-18) January 18, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolHapeville Charter Academy (Atlanta)
CollegeSouth Carolina (2018–2021)
NFL draft2022: 5th round, 179th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles146
Sacks11.5
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kingsley Osagie "JJ" Enagbare (born January 18, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life

Enagbare grew up in Suwanee, Georgia and attended Peachtree Ridge High School before transferring to Hapeville Charter Academy in Atlanta during his junior year.[1] He was named the Class AA Defensive Player of the Year by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a senior.[2] Enagbare committed to play college football at South Carolina shortly before the start of his senior season.[3] He is of Nigerian descent.[4]

College career

Enagbare joined the Gamecocks as an early enrollee and was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle during spring practices.[5] He played in 12 games and finished his freshman season with 20 tackles with three tackles for loss and one sack.[6] He moved back to defensive end as a sophomore and recorded 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.[7] As a junior, Enagbare had 30 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and six sacks with three forced fumbles and was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference by the league's coaches and was a second-team selection by the Associated Press.[8][9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		258 lb
(117 kg)		34+3⁄4 in
(0.88 m)		10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		6 ft 11 in
(2.11 m)		4.87 s1.67 s2.81 s4.54 s7.51 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11][12][13]

Green Bay Packers

Enagbare was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (179th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[14] On May 6, 2022, he signed his rookie contract.[15] On October 16, Enagbare recorded his first career sack on Zach Wilson during a Week 6 loss to the New York Jets.[16]

New York Jets

On March 12, 2026, Enagbare signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the New York Jets.[17]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2022GB 1773118133.05030000000
2023GB 1743727102.08010000011
2024GB 1773918214.56000000020
2025GB 1733916232.06000000000
Total 6821146796711.525040000031
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2023GB 101100.00000000000
2024GB 114220.00000000000
2025GB 114310.01000000000
Total 329630.01000000000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References

  1. Price, Kelly (February 10, 2022). "NFL Draft process is Atlanta native Engabare's next step in fulfilling his destiny". WAGA-TV. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  2. Holcomb, Todd (November 21, 2017). "Powell, Enagbare, Thompson named top players in 6-AA". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. Kornblut, Phil (November 2, 2017). "USC commit's Notre Dame visit shouldn't worry Gamecocks". The State. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. "Packers players participate in NFL international flag decal initiative". Packers.com. October 2, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  5. Kendall, Josh (March 28, 2018). "This 4-star freshman lineman has South Carolina coaches excited". The State. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  6. Breiner, Ben (March 6, 2019). "He played for USC as a freshman, now moves back to old position: 'It's pretty nice.'". The State. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  7. "USC's Enagbare Added to Ted Hendricks Watch List". WISTV.com. November 18, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  8. Bezjak, Lou (July 13, 2021). "The next Gamecock first-round NFL Draft pick?". The State. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  9. Olson, Eric (August 24, 2021). "USC's Enagbare among nation's best on losing teams". The Item. Associated Press. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  10. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Kingsley Enagbare Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  11. "2022 Draft Scout Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  12. "Packers select Kingsley Enagbare with No. 179 pick in 2022 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  13. "2022 NFL Combine: Weigh-ins, measurements, and testing results from Indianapolis". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  14. Spofford, Mike (April 30, 2022). "2022 NFL Draft: Packers select South Carolina LB Kingsley Enagbare in fifth round, No. 179 overall". Packers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  15. "Packers sign seven draft picks". Packers.com. May 6, 2022. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  16. Carwile, Brandon (October 16, 2022). "6 standouts from Packers' 27–10 loss to the Jets". Packers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  17. "Jets Sign Edge Kingsley Enagbare". NewYorkJets.com. March 12, 2026.