Nebraska Cornhuskers#96 · EDGE Williams Nwaneri
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-7
- Weight
- 265 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Lee's Summit, MO
Williams Nwaneri is an EDGE (#96) for Nebraska, from Lee's Summit, MO. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles and 2 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 19
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 14
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 19
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 19
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 20
Weight 16
Frame 18
Experience 10
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2026 season
6
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Williams Nwaneri career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEB | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | NEB | 10 | 27 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIZ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 35 | 5.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
23
7
7
21
21
21
30
7
0
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Maryland | W 48-23 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan State | W 31-13 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 19 | vs North Dakota | W 34-7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Bowling Green | W 56-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ohio | W 49-21 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNebraska EDGE: #96
- ClassSophomore
- HometownLee's Summit, MO
Williams Nwaneri: Nebraska EDGE profile and stats
Williams Nwaneri is a EDGE (#96) for Nebraska, from Lee's Summit, MO. This profile tracks Williams Nwaneri's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Williams Nwaneri in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Williams Nwaneri play for?
Williams Nwaneri plays for Nebraska, wearing #96 at EDGE.
What position does Williams Nwaneri play?
Williams Nwaneri is a EDGE for Nebraska.
How tall is Williams Nwaneri?
Williams Nwaneri is 6-7 and weighs 265 lb.
What year is Williams Nwaneri in?
Williams Nwaneri is listed as a sophomore on the Nebraska roster.
Where is Williams Nwaneri from?
Williams Nwaneri is from Lee's Summit, MO.
How many tackles does Williams Nwaneri have?
Williams Nwaneri has 6 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.