Isaiah Nwokobia
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Career Summary
Isaiah Nwokobia is a safety from Dallas, Texas, who played at SMU.
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Early Life
Nwokobia is from Dallas, Texas.
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High School
Nwokobia attended Skyline High School, helped the program reach the second round of the Texas 6A Division I playoffs and also competed in track and field.
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College Career
Nwokobia played at SMU from 2021 through 2025. He started 10 games in 2023, all 14 games in 2024 and 12 games in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Nwokobia's five-year SMU career included becoming a repeat starter and a key contributor to the Mustangs' College Football Playoff run in 2024.
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Career Accomplishments
Nwokobia was the MVP of the 2023 AAC Championship, the first defensive player to receive that award. In 2024, he recorded more than 100 tackles, three interceptions and six pass breakups.
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Playing Style
Nwokobia is a 6-foot-1 safety with production against both the run and pass. In 2025, he totaled 80 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass breakups, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
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