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Player Profile
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 326
Class: Redshirt Junior
Seasons at OU: 0
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Previous School: University of North Texas
The Path to Norman
Febechi Nwaiwu was a transfer portal addition to the OU roster. He played high school football in Texas, then went to UNT for college. After three seasons at North Texas, Nwaiwu entered the transfer portal. Coach Bedenbaugh got his man just before Christmas 2023.
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Career so Far
Nwaiwu took a redshirt season in 2021 while playing in two games. In 2022, Nwaiwu was an impact player as a redshirt freshman. He played in 14 games, 12 of which he started, and was named to several second-team and third-team Freshman All-American teams. The 2022 UNT line helped pave the way for a single-game rushing record against Louisiana Tech.
2023 was another year of lots of starting for Nwaiwu. He played in 10 games, starting in seven, then missed a few games due to injury.
Stats
Years: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Career
Games Played: 10 | 14 | 2 | 26
Stats via Soonersports.com
This Season
Nwaiwu is an experienced player for the OU offensive line unit. After several departures from the 2023 offensive line, Nwaiwu is slotted to start at right guard this fall. A lot of new players are scattered throughout the offensive line; Nwaiwu is one of those newcomers and a welcome addition.