Nicholas Igwe
Sophomore defensive end on Utah's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 255 lb · Houston, TX · Cypress Creek HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 80 nationally · Joined Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive end on Utah's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2026.
Nicholas Igwe
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Kilgore College
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Utah -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Utah has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. John Henry Daley was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Utah
Returning around him
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (17 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah · Last season: 11-2 (AP #15) · Talent rank #58 · 2026 recruiting class #27
Background
Prior to Utah: Began his collegiate career at Kilgore College in Texas (2025). Appeared in nine games during the 2025 season at Kilgore. Recorded 35 tackles, 2.5 sacks, forced one fumble and recovered a fumble. High School: Played at Cy Creek HS in Houston.
The defensive line · Utah
- #8Ethan Day7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Kash Dillon4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #15Lance Holtzclaw4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Jireh Moe2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #92Nicholas Igweno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Utah team page