Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa Hawkeyes, DB - News, Stats, Bio

Big Ten Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
IND	9-0	16-0
OHIOST	9-0	12-2
OREG	8-1	13-2
USC	7-2	9-4
MICH	7-2	9-4
IOWA	6-3	9-4
WASH	5-4	9-4
ILL	5-4	9-4
MINN	5-4	8-5
NEB	4-5	7-6
NWEST	4-5	7-6
PSU	3-6	7-6
UCLA	3-6	3-9
RUT	2-7	5-7
WISC	2-7	4-8
MICHST	1-8	4-8
MD	1-8	4-8
PURDUE	0-9	2-10

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Summary

Xavier Nwankpa is a physically imposing safety who is at his best attacking downhill. A former five-star recruit and Iowa standout, he shows strong instincts near the line of scrimmage and a physical mentality in run support. While he has experience at free safety, his strength and ability to work through blocks make him a better fit closer to the line.

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