Godwin Igwebuike

CAREER

• Has appeared in 28 career games (one start) and has totaled 21 carries for 122 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown and has returned 39 kicks for 1,006 yards over three seasons for the Bucs, 49ers, Lions and Seahawks.
• In 2022, he played in five games with the Seahawks and returned 11 kicks for 308 yards, including a career-long 50-yard return.
• Played in all 17 games (one start) with the Lions in 2021 and tallied 18 rushes for 118 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown after converting from safety to running back. Also returned 28 kicks for 697 yards.
• Appeared in five games with the 49ers and one with the Bucs in 2018.

COLLEGE

• Played four seasons (2014-17) at Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
• Appeared in 50 games (43 starts) and recorded 324 total tackles (214 solo), 31 passes defensed, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
• Two-time Second-Team All-Big Ten selection.
• As a redshirt senior in 2017, played in 13 games (12 starts) and led NU defensive backs and ranked third on the team with 78 total tackles (51 solo). Also had a team-best 11 passes defensed, two interceptions,one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
• Started all 13 games as a redshirt junior in 2016 and led the Wildcats with 108 total tackles (78 solo). Also defended nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
• As a redshirt sophomore in 2015, started every game and finished second on the team with 87 total tackles (51 solo). Also recorded two passes defensed and forced and recovered a fumble.
• In 2014, played in 11 games (five starts) and tied for the team-lead 51 total tackles (34 solo). Also tallied six passes defensed and a career-high three interceptions.
• Redshirted in 2013 as a freshman.

PERSONAL

• Attended Pickerington North (Ohio) High School.
• Led Pickerington North to a 12-2 record, a Regional 3 DI Championship and an appearance in the state semifinals after recording 1,985 yards on the ground, 29 touchdowns and 15 catches for 179 receiving yards. Also notched five interceptions, including a pick-six, along with 79 tackles and two forced fumbles as a senior.
• Selected as the 2012 Collegiate Sports of America PrepStar Player of the Year for Central Ohio.
• Named First-Team OCC-Ohio Division.
• Spent the 2020 season with the Seattle Dragons of the XFL.
• Is the nephew of former NFL K Donald Igwebuike, a Nigerian-born kicker who scored the fourth-most points in Bucs history.
• Majored in learning and organizational change.
• Full name is Godwin Eric Igwebuike.
• Is the son of Leo and Ebony Igwebuike.