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Xavier Nwankpa is a defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes and will play as a junior in 2024. He committed to the Hawkeyes in 2022 and appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman. That season he made 12 total tackles out of which 11 were solo, and 1 assist. Nwankpa appeared in the Music City Bowl where he recorded eight tackles and recovered an interception for 52 yards and a touchdown. In 2023, Nwankpa started 12 of 14 games and registered 42 tackles, 27 solo, 15 assists, two tackles for loss, one sack, and one interception. That season, he also recorded two pass breakups and two quarterback pressures. Nwankpa earned the Academic All-Big Ten recognition and the Team Hustle Award for his vital contributions to the special teams. In 2024, Nwankpa appeared in all five games and was a safety in three of those games.

Xavier Nwankpa Hometown

Xavier Nwankpa is from Pleasant Hill, Iowa. He began his football career at Southeast Polk High School. As a senior, Nwankpa won the Adidas All-American Award and the MaxPreps Iowa Player of the Year. Nwankpa earned selections in the all-state and all-conference first-team list during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. During his senior year, Nwankpa helped the team to the state championship. He made 26 tackles, four interceptions, and 845 offensive yards that season. Nwankpa as a junior made 41 tackles, six interceptions, two touchdowns, and 794 offensive yards. As a sophomore, he made three interceptions and 20 tackles. During his high school career, Nwankpa was the team captain, played baseball, and also participated in track and field events.

Xavier Nwankpa Nationality

Xavier Nwankpa is an American national who was born in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

FAQs on Xavier Nwankpa

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