Colorado DT Chijoke Nwankwo: compact, productive interior disruptor with proven Big 12 impact
Nwankwo is a sturdy, high-motor defensive tackle who already showed he can hold up in the Big 12, starting 10 games in 2024 and finishing with 31 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.[3][4] His value goes beyond box-score production: Colorado lists him at 6-foot-2, 260 pounds, and his profile suggests an active, disruptive interior presence rather than a pure space-eater.[2][3] He looks like a fit for teams wanting a dependable, physical plugger who can flash pass-rush juice and survive in a rotation without being asked to do everything.
