Eyioma Uwazurike

UWAZURIKE AT A GLANCE:

• A defensive lineman who recorded 144 tackles (70 solo), 15 sacks (104 yds.), three passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks during his five collegiate seasons (2017-21) at Iowa State University.
• Earned First-Team All-Big 12 (2021), Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2021) and honorable mention All-Big 12 (2019-20) accolades during his collegiate career.
• Started all 13 games played in 2021, posting 42 tackles (16 solo), nine sacks (74 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick.
• Tallied 27 tackles (16 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick while starting all 12 games played in 2020. 
• Opened all 13 games played in 2019, recording 32 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks (8 yds.), one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries (1 TD).
• Started 8-of-9 games played in 2018, collecting 27 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (1 yd.).
• Appeared in 13 games during his redshirt freshman season in 2017, totaling 16 tackles (7 solo) and one half sack (3 yds.).
• Prepped at Southfield-Lathrup High School (Lathrup Village, Mich.), where he was a two-time team defensive MVP, a Detroit Free Press First-Team All-North honoree and an Oakland Athletic Association All-Association selection during his tenure.
• Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

UWAZURIKE AT A GLANCE:

• A defensive lineman who recorded 144 tackles (70 solo), 15 sacks (104 yds.), three passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks during his five collegiate seasons (2017-21) at Iowa State University.
• Earned First-Team All-Big 12 (2021), Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2021) and honorable mention All-Big 12 (2019-20) accolades during his collegiate career.
• Started all 13 games played in 2021, posting 42 tackles (16 solo), nine sacks (74 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick.
• Tallied 27 tackles (16 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick while starting all 12 games played in 2020. 
• Opened all 13 games played in 2019, recording 32 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks (8 yds.), one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries (1 TD).
• Started 8-of-9 games played in 2018, collecting 27 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (1 yd.).
• Appeared in 13 games during his redshirt freshman season in 2017, totaling 16 tackles (7 solo) and one half sack (3 yds.).
• Prepped at Southfield-Lathrup High School (Lathrup Village, Mich.), where he was a two-time team defensive MVP, a Detroit Free Press First-Team All-North honoree and an Oakland Athletic Association All-Association selection during his tenure.
• Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

2021: Uwazurike started all 13 games played during his final collegiate season at Iowa State, posting 42 tackles (16 solo), nine sacks (74 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick... His 60 career games played (46 starts) ranks as the second-most in school history... Recognized as one of three players in program history to play in five bowl games... Finished collegiate career at Iowa State ranked third in tackles for loss (34.5) and sixth in sacks (15)... Earned First-Team All-Big 12 accolades as voted on by conference coaches... Named Second-Team Academic All-Big 12... Ranked fourth in the Big 12 and 30th nationally in sacks (9). 

2020: Uwazurike was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection for the second consecutive season after starting all 12 games played... Totaled 27 tackles (16 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick... Ranked fourth on the team in tackles for loss (8) and recorded a TFL in seven of 12 games.

2019: Uwazurike started all 13 games played in 2019, nabbing 32 tackles (19 solo), 1.5 sacks (8 yds.), one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries... Named honorable mention All-Big 12 following the season... Led the team and ranked fifth in the Big 12 in fumble recoveries (2)... Posted season-high five tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown vs. TCU (10/5)... Tied season high with five tackles in the Camping World Bowl vs. Notre Dame (12/28).

2018: Uwazurike started 8-of-9 games played, collecting 27 tackles (12 solo) and one sack (1 yd.).

2017: Uwazurike appeared in 13 games as a reserve defensive lineman during his redshirt freshman season... Recorded 16 tackles (7 solo) and one half sack (3 yds.).

HIGH SCHOOL: Uwazurike attended Southfield-Lathrup High School (Lathrup Village, Mich.), where he was named a Detroit Free Press First-Team All-North honoree and an Oakland Athletic Association All-Association selection in 2015... Was a two-time team defensive MVP... Tallied 50 tackles, 12 TFL and six sacks as a senior.

PERSONAL: Uwazurike majored in communication studies at Iowa State... Eyioma Uwazurike was born on May 6, 1998, in Detroit.