Name: Ikechukwu Iwunnah
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 306 lbs.
High school: Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial
Position: Defensive tackle
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #92
Last year: I ranked Iwunnah #85 and said he would redshirt (LINK). He redshirted.
TTB Rating: 75
Iwunnah's season in 2021 went about as expected. A defensive tackle with some good size coming in, he was pretty raw and needed to redshirt. So when the season came and went without him getting any snaps, I don't think anyone was surprised.
I don't expect much from Iwunnah in 2022, either. Even though Michigan lost a couple defensive tackles, they brought in UCF transfer Cam Goode and are expecting big things from Rayshaun Benny and George Rooks. I think Iwunnah will start getting some snaps behind Mazi Smith and Goode, but Michigan has enough defensive linemen that Iwunnah shouldn't be forced into a critical role unless there are major injury issues.
Prediction: Backup nose tackle
Well, at least he's over 300. Mike Elston might get him developed where he will play productively this year. Interior line hasn't been so good the past few years.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this big fella show a glimpse of something ... be ready to replace mazi
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