Watch: SMU S Isaiah Nwokobia | 2025 Players To Watch

SMU safety Isaiah Nwokobia was one of the ACC's finest in 2024. His fine play earned him first-team All-ACC Honors after being one of two Mustang defenders to register 100.0 tackles. Nwokobia also defended 9 passes and intercepted 3. His 7 career interceptions are the most among any returning safety in college football, and his combined 91.8 overall defensive grade over the last two seasons is the best among any returning safety according to Pro Football Focus. He’s also one of four FBS safeties in that span who earned 85.0-plus grades both in coverage and as a run defender (PFF). SMU QB Kevin Jennings, ACC Digital Network's Wes Bryant and Nwokobia give you the rundown on this jack-of-all-trades defensive back.