Who are the parents of Xavier Nwankpa?

Last Modified Dec 28, 2024 05:42 GMT
Xavier Nwankpa with his parents. Source: @xaviernwankpa01

Xavier Nwankpa is a college football player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as of 2024. He began his high school football career at the Southeast Polk High School where he accumulated 16 interceptions in his varsity years. Xavier Nwankpa recorded 20 tackles and three interceptions and posted the school’s top long jump at 20 feet, two inches as a freshman. In his Sophomore Year, he headed the Rams with 52.5 tackles and three interceptions and returned nine punts for 178 yards.

As a senior, Nwankpa was named the Adidas All-American and MaxPreps Iowa Player of the Year. Rated as a five-star recruit out of Southeast Polk High School, Nwankpa had offers from several Power 5 and Division 1 colleges including Alabama, Ohio State, Louisiana State, Clemson, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and USC. He turned down the nation’s top programs to play for Iowa to make his mark from a cultural standpoint. He joined the program in 2022 and saw action in all 13 games in his true freshman year, notching 12 tackles, one interception, and a touchdown. Last season, he started 12 games in safety and recorded 41 passes and two pass breakups as a sophomore. In 2024 as a junior, Nwankpa saw action in all 12 games at strong safety and recorded 37 total tackles on the season.

Xavier Nwankpa's parents

Xavier Nwankpa's parents are Amy Erickson and Frank Nwankpa.

Xavier Nwankpa with his parents. Source: @xaviernwankpa01

Who is the mother of Xavier Nwankpa?

Xavier Nwankpa with his mother. Source:@xaviernwankpa01

Amy Erickson is the mother of Xavier Nwankpa. According to 247Sports, she played basketball, softball, and volleyball at Des Moines North. She was also a part of the college football team at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Who is the father of Xavier Nwankpa?

Xavier Nwankpa with his father. Source: @xaviernwankpa01

Xavier Nwankpa's father's name is Frank Nwankpa. According to 247Sports, he holds seven track and field records at Iowa State, to date. Frank is an alumnus of the Cyclone track program in Iowa and is the fastest man posting records of 10.19s in the 100m dash and 20.45s in the 200m dash, which he still holds since 1994 and 1995 respectively.

What is the nationality of Xavier Nwankpa's parents?

Nwankpa's parents, Amy Erickson and Frank Nwankpa reside in Iowa, United States, and are American nationals.

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FAQs on Xavier Nwankpa

A. Xavier Nwankpa was born in Altoona, Iowa.

A. Xavier Nwankpa stands at a height of 6ft 2in (1.88m).

A. Frank Nwankpa is the father of Xavier Nwankpa.

A. Xavier Nwankpa is the No.1 player of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A. Xavier Nwankpa attended the Southeast Polk High School.

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