Defensive tackle Chidoze Nwankwo’s time in Boulder may have been short, but it left an impression. The former Houston transfer anchored the Colorado Buffaloes' defensive line in 2024, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors after recording 31 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks.
In response to an inaccurate report, former Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo confirmed that he isn't entering the transfer portal and remains focused on the upcoming NFL Draft.
Defensive linemen BJ Green II and Chidozie Nwankwo played key roles for the Colorado Buffaloes last season and are now looking for an NFL landing spot.
Deion Sanders has never been shy about promoting players he believes have the potential to excel at the highest level of football. Renowned for his marketing abilities and confident persona, the legendary cornerback-turned-coach often shines a spotlight on athletes under his watch.
For Colorado Buffaloes fans, the 2024 season may be remembered as a turning point for the program—and as the final chapter for defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo in Boulder.
Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo exited in the fourth quarter with an apparent forearm injury vs. Nebraska. The Houston transfer initially entered the injury tent before heading to the locker room late.
Nwankwo is going to make or break Colorado’s defensive line Welcome to our official countdown until football season! There are only two days (!!!) left
The season opener can’t get here soon enough for Chidozie Nwankwo. A senior defensive lineman who transferred to Colorado in January, Nwankwo’s smile became a bit brighter when talking about kickoff.
Throughout the fall, Chidozie Nwankwo was focused and busy with his season at the University of Houston. Like many around the country, however, he couldn’t help but notice what was going on in Boulder as Deion Sanders went through his first season as the head coach at Colorado.
Deion Sanders and Colorado got a great addition to the defensive line with Chidozie Nwankwo making it official on Monday afternoon. The former Houston big man announced he was transferring to CU and became the latest player to join from the huge visitor weekend in Boulder.