North Carolina Tar Heels#89 · DL Emmanuel Nwaiwu
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Chateauguay, PQ
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is a DL (#89) for North Carolina, from Chateauguay, PQ. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 6
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2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Emmanuel Nwaiwu career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs East Tennessee State | W 35-3 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorth Carolina DL: #89
- ClassFreshman
- HometownChateauguay, PQ
Emmanuel Nwaiwu: North Carolina DL profile and stats
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is a DL (#89) for North Carolina, from Chateauguay, PQ. This profile tracks Emmanuel Nwaiwu's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Carolina roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Carolina sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Emmanuel Nwaiwu in the news
All newsRecapNotre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 (Week 5, 2026)Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 at Kenan Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 5-0, and North Carolina is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 (Week 2, 2026)North Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 at Kenan Stadium. Now North Carolina is 2-0, and East Tennessee State is 0-1.2026-09-12RecapNorth Carolina beat TCU 15-10 (Week 1, 2026)North Carolina beat TCU 15-10 at Aviva Stadium, a neutral site. Now North Carolina is 1-0, and TCU is 0-1.2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Emmanuel Nwaiwu play for?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu plays for North Carolina, wearing #89 at DL.
What position does Emmanuel Nwaiwu play?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is a DL for North Carolina.
How tall is Emmanuel Nwaiwu?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is 6-4 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Emmanuel Nwaiwu in?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is listed as a freshman on the North Carolina roster.
Where is Emmanuel Nwaiwu from?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu is from Chateauguay, PQ.
How many tackles does Emmanuel Nwaiwu have?
Emmanuel Nwaiwu has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.