Nick Emmanwori Explained

Nick Emmanwori
School:South Carolina Gamecocks
Currentnumber:21
Currentposition:Safety
Class:Sophomore
Birth Date:4 February 2004
Birth Place:Irmo, South Carolina, U.S.
Heightft:6
Heightin:3
Weight Lb:220
Highschool:Irmo (Irmo, South Carolina)
Pastschools:
Highlights:
  • SEC All-Freshman Team (2022)
Espn:4869523

Nick Emmanwori (born February 4, 2004) is an American football safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

High school career

Emmanwori attended Irmo High School in Irmo, South Carolina. As a senior, he was listed as a 3-star recruit and ranked as the 6th best prospect in South Carolina, via the 247Sports Composite. Emmanwori committed to play college football at the University of South Carolina for the 2022 recruiting cycle.[1] [2]

College career

Entering his freshman season South Carolina debated playing Emmanwori as a linebacker or safety, ultimately deciding to play him at safety.[3] In his first two collegiate starts, Emmanwori would record 11 and 14 tackles against Arkansas and Georgia respectively.[4] As a true freshman in 2022, Emmanwori would emerge as a key player for the Gamecocks, recording a team high 78 tackles and being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.[5] [6] [7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina Gamecocks, Safety . 2022-12-21 . 247Sports .
  2. Web site: Elsey . Jacob . 2021-07-02 . South Carolina football: Nick Emmanwori commits to Gamecocks . 2022-12-21 . Garnet and Cocky .
  3. Web site: Macheca . Joe . 2022-12-07 . How Nick Emmanwori earned Freshman All-American honors . 2022-12-21 . On3 .
  4. Web site: Nick Emmanwori embraces 'next man up' mentality on Gamecocks' defense: ‘The moment’s not too big for him’ . 2022-12-21 . The Daily Gamecock at University of South Carolina.
  5. Web site: Lyon . Andrew . South Carolina Finds Unheralded Star In Nick Emmawori . 2022-12-21 . Sports Illustrated South Carolina Gamecocks .
  6. Web site: Confidence helps Emmanwori turn in stout freshman season . 2022-12-21 . TheBigSpur .
  7. Web site: 2022 SEC All-Freshman Football Team Announced . 2022-12-21 . secsports.com.