Xavier Nwankpa is a collegiate defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He began his high school football career at Southeast Polk High School where he was rated a five-star safety in the class of 2022. Nwankpa led the Rams to a state championship as a senior. He also bagged the MaxPreps Iowa Player of the Year and every Elite All-State honours in his final season of varsity football.
Xavier Nwankpa began his collegiate football journey with Iowa Hawkeyes in 2022 over notable offers from major programs in the country. The Altoona native received offers from Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas and USC. Nwankpa had a breakthrough in his freshman year with his performance in the Music City Bowl against Kentucky Wildcats. He posted his eight career-best tackles in that game. In 2024, Nwankpa as a junior played in all 12 games in safety and recorded 37 career tackles.
| Name | Xavier Nwankpa |
| Net Worth | Not disclosed |
| Age | 21 years old (born on December 08, 2003) |
| Residence | Altoona, Iowa |
| Position | Safety |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Football, Endorsements |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Endorsements | The Swarm Collective, Pancheros, Dollar Shave Club, Kum and Go |
| NIL Valuation | Not Available |
Xavier Nwankpa’s NIL Deals
As of December 2024, Xavier Nwankpa's NIL deal value or roster value has not been released in the public domain, as per On3 data.
Xavier Nwankpa NIL Deal Tracker
The following table compiles Xavier Nwankpa's endorsements, as of December 2024, as per On3 data.
| Date | Brand |
| 7/09/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 6/06/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 2/23/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 2/23/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 10/02/23 | The Swarm Collective |
| 2/06/23 | The Swarm Collective |
| 9/09/22 | Kum & Go |
Xavier Nwankpa notable NIL deals
The Swarm Collective
As per On3, Xavier Nwankpa signed a deal with the Swarm Collective to partner with Summit Agricultural Group. As per his X profile, this deal enables Nwankpa to assist Summit Agricultural with its marketing and charitable outreach.
Kum & Go
According to On3, Xavier Nwankpa signed a deal with Kum & Go, a convenience store with headquarters in Des Moines.
FAQs on Xavier Nwankpa
A. Xavier Nwankpa was born in Altoona, Iowa.
A. Xavier Nwankpa plays for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
A. Frank Nwankpa is the father of Xavier Nwankpa.
A. Xavier Nwankpa weighs 210 lbs (95kg).
A. Yes, Xavier Nwankpa returned to Iowa Hawkeyes with two years of eligibility remaining.
