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Godwin Igwebuike

RB

#42

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-0

Age: 31

Weight: 213 lbs

College: Northwestern

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Kick Return

Field Position

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Opp 49-20 - by Yard Line71025125.13607010
Own 21-50 - by Yard Line2131313101000

Game Halves

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1st Half6821126.43606010
Last Two Minutes of Half225125.53601000
2nd Half237123.73102000

Home vs Road

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Home Games7614624.33604010
Road Games5513627.23404000

Margin of Victory

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Margin 0-76511322.63103000
Margin 15+1000000000
Margin 8-141000000000

Point Differential

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Ahead2256283102000
Ahead by 1-8 Points2256283102000
Ahead by 9-16 Points1000000000
Behind4511222.43602000
Behind by 1-8 Points449724.23602000
Behind by 9-16 Points1115151500000
Tied12411428.53404010

Quarters

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1st Quarter5411027.53404010
4th Quarter1125252501000
4th Quarter within 71125252501000
2nd Quarter4410125.23602000
3rd Quarter2246233101000

Stadium Surfaces

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Grass5614624.33604010
Turf7513627.23404000

Biography

CAREER

  • Has appeared in 28 career games (one start) and has totaled 21 carries for 122 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown and has returned 39 kicks for 1,006 yards over three seasons for the Bucs, 49ers, Lions and Seahawks.
  • In 2022, he played in five games with the Seahawks and returned 11 kicks for 308 yards, including a career-long 50-yard return.
  • Played in all 17 games (one start) with the Lions in 2021 and tallied 18 rushes for 118 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown after converting from safety to running back. Also returned 28 kicks for 697 yards.
  • Appeared in five games with the 49ers and one with the Bucs in 2018.

COLLEGE

  • Played four seasons (2014-17) at Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
  • Appeared in 50 games (43 starts) and recorded 324 total tackles (214 solo), 31 passes defensed, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
  • Two-time Second-Team All-Big Ten selection.
  • As a redshirt senior in 2017, played in 13 games (12 starts) and led NU defensive backs and ranked third on the team with 78 total tackles (51 solo). Also had a team-best 11 passes defensed, two interceptions,one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • Started all 13 games as a redshirt junior in 2016 and led the Wildcats with 108 total tackles (78 solo). Also defended nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • As a redshirt sophomore in 2015, started every game and finished second on the team with 87 total tackles (51 solo). Also recorded two passes defensed and forced and recovered a fumble.
  • In 2014, played in 11 games (five starts) and tied for the team-lead 51 total tackles (34 solo). Also tallied six passes defensed and a career-high three interceptions.
  • Redshirted in 2013 as a freshman.

PERSONAL

  • Attended Pickerington North (Ohio) High School.
  • Led Pickerington North to a 12-2 record, a Regional 3 DI Championship and an appearance in the state semifinals after recording 1,985 yards on the ground, 29 touchdowns and 15 catches for 179 receiving yards. Also notched five interceptions, including a pick-six, along with 79 tackles and two forced fumbles as a senior.
  • Selected as the 2012 Collegiate Sports of America PrepStar Player of the Year for Central Ohio.
  • Named First-Team OCC-Ohio Division.
  • Spent the 2020 season with the Seattle Dragons of the XFL.
  • Is the nephew of former NFL K Donald Igwebuike, a Nigerian-born kicker who scored the fourth-most points in Bucs history.
  • Majored in learning and organizational change.
  • Full name is Godwin Eric Igwebuike.
  • Is the son of Leo and Ebony Igwebuike.
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