Godwin Eric Igwebuike (born September 10, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Northwestern, Igwebuike was an undrafted free agent in 2018.

College career

Igwebuike played

at Northwestern as a

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from 2013 to 2017.

Statistics

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Igwebuike was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. 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. He was promoted to the active roster on November 16, 2018. He was waived on November 26, 2018.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 27, 2018, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on April 29, 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles

Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the

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on April 30, 2019. He was waived on August 2, 2019.

New York Jets

On August 4, 2019, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

Seattle Dragons

Igwebuike was selected by the

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in the

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on November 22, 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Detroit Lions

On January 14, 2021, Igwebuike signed a reserve/futures contract with the

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. The Lions converted him to running back two weeks before training camp, and he made the active roster to start the season. He scored his first career touchdown on a 42-yard run on November 14, 2021, against the

. On August 30, 2022, Igwebuike was waived by the Lions.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 28, 2022, Igwebuike was signed to the

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practice squad. On December 26, 2022, Igwebuike was signed to the

active roster.

Atlanta Falcons

On July 30, 2023, Igwebuike signed with the

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 9, 2023. He was waived on September 11 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 20, 2023, Igwebuike was signed by the

off the Falcons practice squad.

NFL career statistics

Personal life

Igwebuike is married to Ari Igwebuike. Igwebuike is a Christian. His first cousin once removed is former NFL kicker

Donald Igwebuike Donald Amechi Igwebuike (born December 27, 1960) is a Nigerian-born former American football kicker who played professionally for the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985 to 1989. He is the fourth place all-time scorer for t ...

. Igwebuike is also a musician and has released a Christian single called "Long Nights". He also helps to host the Favor Farms Festival, a Christian music festival in his hometown.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bioNorthwestern Wildcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Igwebuike, Godwin 1994 births American football safeties American sportspeople of Nigerian descent Atlanta Falcons players Detroit Lions players Living people New York Jets players Northwestern Wildcats football players People from Pickerington, Ohio Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Ohio San Francisco 49ers players Seattle Dragons players Seattle Seahawks players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players