Williams Nwaneri: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Williams Nwaneri is a freshman DL at Nebraska from Lee's Summit, MO. He is listed at 6'7", 270 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Williams Nwaneri No. 101 on its 2027 board (No. 30 among defensive linemen & edge rushers): a 34% chance to be drafted, 34% to go in the top 100 picks and 18% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and recruiting pedigree. At Missouri and Nebraska (2024–26) he made 38 tackles (9 for loss), recorded 5.5 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 2 passes defended.
Team details
- School: Nebraska
- Position: DL
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'7"
- Weight: 270 lbs
- Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO
- Jersey: #96
- Big board: No. 101 of 2027 (No. 30 DL)
- Projection: Draft bubble
- Chance to be drafted: 34%
- Recruiting: 5-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Age & experience | Neutral |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nebraska | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Nebraska | 10 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Missouri | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Bowling Green | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | North Dakota | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | at Michigan State | W | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 5 | Maryland | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | at Oregon | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Washington | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | at Illinois | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com