Eyioma Uwazurike

Eyioma Uwazurike (born May 6, 1998) is an American college football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Iowa State.

Eyioma Uwazurike
Denver Broncos
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-06) May 6, 1998
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Southfield-Lathrup
(Lathrup Village, Michigan)
College:Iowa State (2016–2021)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Uwazurike grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended Southfield-Lathrup High School.[1]

College career

Uwazurike redshirted his true freshman season due to academics.[2] He became a starter during his redshirt freshman season and had 27 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and one sack.[3] In his first full season as a starter, Uwazurike recorded 32 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference.[4] He was again named honorable mention All-Big 12 as a redshirt senior after finishing the season with 27 tackles, eight tackles, and three sacks.[5] Uwazurike decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Iowa State for a sixth season.[4] He was named first team in his final season after finishing the year with 43 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and nine sacks.[6]

References
  1. "Overcoming adversities, Detroit native Uwazurike knocking on NFL's door". The Detroit News. March 4, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. "Enyi Uwazurike shares importance of Iowa State football senior speeches". The Gazette. August 16, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  3. "Iowa State Football: Enyi Uwazurike charged with misdemeanor theft". Ames Tribune. May 16, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  4. Swain, Michael (January 7, 2021). "Eyioma Uwazurike to use extra year, return in 2021". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  5. "Enyi Uwazurike taking on bigger leadership role for Iowa State". The Gazette. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  6. Klassen, Derrik. "Eyioma Uwazurike NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Iowa State DL". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
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