Nicholas Igwe
Nicholas Igwe is a three-star recruit from Houston, TX (No. 80 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Utah's 8 games this season.
Where Igwe comes from
- Houston, TX
- Cypress Creek
- About 1,200 miles from Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Igwe fits
Utah lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Utah defensive linemen with a game this season
Utah is 8-0, No. 3 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs BYU, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Houston, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Pass share
45.0%
247 pass / 302 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
272 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Utah -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Utah has produced 8 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.
Joined Utah in 2026
- 2026 Utah ScalleyYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Kilgore CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with Utah.
- High school Cypress CreekHouston, TX
Moves
- Signed with Utah in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Utah3-star out of Kilgore College