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David Nwabuisi
LB · SR · Northwestern Wildcats

David Nwabuisi

LB SR Northwestern
About Nwabuisi Updated Jun 20, 2026

David Nwabuisi brought veteran run support and tackling production to Northwestern’s linebacker room

David Nwabuisi was a productive Northwestern linebacker whose game was built on reliable tackling, run defense, and big-play disruption; ESPN lists him with 123 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions over his college career, and Northwestern noted he led the defense in key games with high tackle totals and multiple tackles for loss in 2011-12. He stood out more for instincts, physicality, and consistency than flash, making him the kind of defender coaches trust in the middle of a defense. If you need a dependable, assignment-sound linebacker who can finish plays and add occasional turnover upside, he fits that profile well.

Schedule

DNA

2012
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Nwabuisi National linebacker Average
Tackling
90th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Pass Rush
38th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Disruption
~63rd percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Coverage
86th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Ball Hawk
99th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Turnover Creator
~99th percentile; Thin sample; 13 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
99th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Production
88th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Consistency
71st percentile; Full confidence; 13 games

Stats

2012

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

95
Tackles
79th of 1,067 LBs
62
Solo Tackles
35th of 1,067 LBs
33
Assisted Tackles
190th of 1,067 LBs
1
Sacks
239th of 1,067 LBs
5
Sack Yards
319th of 1,067 LBs
4
Passes Defended
51st of 1,067 LBs
3
Interceptions
7th of 215 LBs
2
Fumble Recoveries
19th of 282 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
201213956233134
2011138439451-3
201013251411012
2009129810-0

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