Kene Nwangwu
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PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
BornFebruary 9, 1998
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 9, 1998 Irving, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Heritage (Frisco, Texas) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Iowa State (2016–2020) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 4th round, 119th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Kene Nwangwu (born February 9, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.[1]
College career
Nwangwu played for the Iowa State Cyclones of Iowa State University from 2016 to 2020.[4] He led the Big 12 Conference in kickoff returns and kickoff return yards in the 2016 season.[5] Due to an Achilles injury, he used a redshirt for the 2017 season.[6]