Godwin Igwebuike

Godwin Igwebuike (born September 10, 1994) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern.

Godwin Igwebuike
No. 35 – Detroit Lions
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-10) September 10, 1994
Pickerington, Ohio
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Pickerington North (OH)
College:Northwestern (2014–2017)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2021
Rushing attempts:8
Rushing yards:93
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:5
Receiving yards:49
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m)		 213 lb
(97 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.44 s1.57 s2.60 s4.12 s6.56 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Igwebuike was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[3] At this point in his career, he played safety. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 16, 2018.[6] He was waived on November 26, 2018.[7]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 27, 2018, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers.[8] He was waived on April 29, 2019.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles

Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 30, 2019.[10] He was waived on August 2, 2019.[11]

New York Jets

On August 4, 2019, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[13]

Seattle Dragons

Igwebuike was selected by the Seattle Dragons in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft on November 22, 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[14]

Detroit Lions

On January 14, 2021, Igwebuike signed a reserve/futures contract with the Detroit Lions.[15] The Lions converted him to runningback two weeks before training camp, and he made the active roster to start the season.[16] He scored his first career touchdown on a 42-yard run on November 14, 2021 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. [17]

Personal life

Igwebuike is a first cousin, once removed to former NFL kicker Donald Igwebuike.[18]

References
  1. "Godwin Igwebuike Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  2. "Godwin Igwebuike, Northwestern, FS, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  3. "Bucs Add 14 Undrafted Free Agents". Buccaneers.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  4. Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  5. Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  6. Smith, Scott (November 16, 2018). "Bucs Promote Godwin Igwebuike". Buccaneers.com.
  7. Smith, Scott (November 26, 2018). "Bucs Waive Rookie Safety Godwin Igwebuike". Buccaneers.com.
  8. "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 27, 2018.
  9. "San Francisco 49ers Waive Seven Players". 49ers.com. April 29, 2019.
  10. McPherson, Chris (April 30, 2019). "Eagles claim safety Godwin Igwebuike off waivers from the 49ers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  11. "Eagles officially sign Johnathan Cyprien; Waive S Godwin Igwebuike". The Eagles Wire. USA Today. August 2, 2019.
  12. Greenberg, Ethan (August 4, 2019). "Jets Claim S Godwin Igwebuike, Waive CB Jeremy Clark". NewYorkJets.com.
  13. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  14. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  15. "Lions announce Reserve/Future signings". DetroitLions.com. January 14, 2021.
  16. "Detroit Lions' Godwin Igwebuike walks by faith, says God told him he'd be switched to running back". SportsSpectrum.com. August 23, 2021.
  17. "Godwin Igwebuike Stats". Pro Football Reference. November 11, 2021.
  18. "Rookie safety Godwin Igwebuike proud to bring familiar name to Bucs". Tampa Bay Times. May 1, 2018.
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