Xavier Nwankpa is one of the highly-rated defensive prospects in college football who is in his junior year with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Nwankpa started playing high school football at Southeast Polk High School where he led his school to a state championship as a senior. The Altoona native recorded 26 total tackles and four interceptions and was named the 2021 Iowa High School Football Player of the Year. Nwankpa was the No.1 safety in the 2022 recruiting class and the 11th overall recruit in the nation. The five-star safety was the highest-rated prospect to ever come out of the state of Iowa.
Coming out of Southeast Polk as the top safety recruit in the nation, Nwankpa started his collegiate football journey at home with Iowa over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Iowa State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Penn State and Notre Dame among others. In his freshman season with the Hawkeyes, Nwankpa appeared in all 13 games and recorded 12 total tackles, one touchdown and a pass breakup. The following year as a sophomore, Nwankpa saw action in 12 games and put on a show for the Hawkeyes. He recorded 42 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception on the season. It turned out to be the most productive year for Nwankpa.
Xavier Nwankpa 40-time
The safety from Altoona, Xavier Nwankpa recorded a 40-time dash at 4.51 seconds according to NCSA College Recruiting. It is a sprint test for measuring running speed and acceleration.
The junior from Iowa Hawkeyes also recorded 38 inches jump in the vertical.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.51 |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | NA |
| Vertical Jump | 38 |
| Power Throw | NA |
| SPARQ Rating | NA |
Xavier Nwankpa Physical Attributes
| Physical Attribute | Details |
| Age | December 8, 2003 (age 20) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Xavier Nwankpa Height
Xavier Nwankpa stands tall at 6 ft 2 which is equivalent to 1.88 metres. He is tall safety with long arms and a solid wingspan.
Xavier Nwankpa Weight
Xavier Nwankpa is listed at a weight of 210 lb (95 kg). Nwankpa boasts a rare size and uses his lower body strength to beat blocks.
Xavier Nwankpa Age
Xavier Nwankpa was born on December 8, 2003, in Altoona, Iowa, United States. As of July 2024, Nwankpa is 20 years old.
FAQs on Xavier Nwankpa
A. Xavier Nwankpa went to Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
A. Xavier Nwankpa stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).
A. Xavier Nwankpa is currently in his junior year at the University of Iowa.
A. Xavier Nwankpa was born in Altoona, Iowa.
A. Xavier Nwankpa 40-yard time stands at 4.51 seconds.
