Iowa Hawkeyes#40 · DE Chima Chineke
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 262 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Plano, TX
Chima Chineke is a DE (#40) for Iowa, from Plano, TX. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles and 1 sack over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 8
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 19
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 8
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 16
Frame 16
Experience 13
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2026 season
3
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Chima Chineke career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IOWA | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 1 | 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 19 | vs Northern Iowa | W 55-0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Northern Illinois | W 40-0 | 1 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa DE: #40
- ClassJunior
- HometownPlano, TX
Chima Chineke: Iowa DE profile and stats
Chima Chineke is a DE (#40) for Iowa, from Plano, TX. This profile tracks Chima Chineke's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Chima Chineke in the news
All newsRecapIowa edged Michigan 20-19 (Week 4, 2026)Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium. Now Iowa is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapIowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 3-0, and Northern Iowa is 1-1.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Chima Chineke play for?
Chima Chineke plays for Iowa, wearing #40 at DE.
What position does Chima Chineke play?
Chima Chineke is a DE for Iowa.
How tall is Chima Chineke?
Chima Chineke is 6-4 and weighs 262 lb.
What year is Chima Chineke in?
Chima Chineke is listed as a junior on the Iowa roster.
Where is Chima Chineke from?
Chima Chineke is from Plano, TX.
How many tackles does Chima Chineke have?
Chima Chineke has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.