Prince Charles Iworah (born March 11, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played

college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ...

at Western Kentucky, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the

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. In his career, he has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins,

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, Team 9 of the XFL, Montreal Allouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Pittsburgh Maulers (2022), Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (2022), United States Football League (USFL).

High school career

Iworah attended Father Ryan High School where he was an All-State selection as running back during his Twelfth grade, senior season in 2010. For that season, he Rush (gridiron football)#Offense, rushed 182 times for 1,096 yards and 11 touchdowns.

College career

Iworah attended Western Kentucky. While at Western Kentucky, he joined the Hilltoppers football team during the season and converted to cornerback. As a Redshirt (college sports), redshirt freshman in 2012 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team, 2012, he appeared in just one game, during which he recorded his first two career Tackle (football move), tackles. As a redshirt sophomore in 2013 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team, 2013, he appeared in 10 games. He recorded 10 tackles while playing primarily as a back-up defensive back and on special teams. As a redshirt junior in 2014 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team, 2014, he started all 13 games at cornerback. He recorded 37 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, one interception and one forced fumble. As a redshirt senior in 2015 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team, 2015, he appeared in 13 games. He recorded 42 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, 11 passes defended, and four interceptions.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Iworah was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (249th overall) of the

. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the 49ers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. On December 20, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster. On September 1, 2017, Iworah was waived/injured by the 49ers and placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 23, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2018, Iworah signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, but was waived on May 8, 2018.

Washington Redskins

Iworah signed with the Washington Redskins on July 25, 2018. On September 1, 2018, he was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 13, 2018, Iworah was signed to the

' practice squad. He was released on September 19, 2018.

Montreal Alouettes

After spending time on the XFL's Team 9 (XFL), Team 9 practice squad in 2020, Iworah signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on April 7, 2021. He was placed on the suspended list on May 20, 2021, in order to play with the Conquerors of The Spring League in May 2021.

Pittsburgh Maulers

On May 19, 2022, Iworah signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers (2022), Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (2022), United States Football League. He was released on February 11, 2023. On August 9, 2023, following the XFL Combine, Iworah's league rights were acquired by the St. Louis Battlehawks.

References

External links

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio

San Francisco 49ers bio
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