Rice Owls#16 · DL Chibby Nwajuaku
88 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 246 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Cypress, TX
Chibby Nwajuaku is a DL (#16) for Rice, from Cypress, TX. In the 2026 season he has 12 tackles and 2 sacks over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 16
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 12
Weight 15
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
12
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Chibby Nwajuaku career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RICE | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | RICE | 10 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | RICE | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | RICE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | RICE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
16
28
3
17
38
34
17
35
7
34No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Western Michigan | L 21-28 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Notre Dame | L 0-52 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Houston Christian | W 31-3 | 5 | 2 |
Career timeline
- NowRice DL: #16
- ClassSenior
- HometownCypress, TX
Chibby Nwajuaku: Rice DL profile and stats
Chibby Nwajuaku is a DL (#16) for Rice, from Cypress, TX. This profile tracks Chibby Nwajuaku's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rice roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rice sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Chibby Nwajuaku in the news
All newsRecapFresno State beat Rice 38-24 (Week 4, 2026)Fresno State beat Rice 38-24 at Valley Children's Stadium. Now Fresno State is 3-1, and Rice is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWestern Michigan beat Rice 28-21 (Week 3, 2026)Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 at Rice Stadium. Now Western Michigan is 2-1, and Rice is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapNotre Dame beat Rice 52-0 (Week 2, 2026)Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 2-0, and Rice is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Chibby Nwajuaku play for?
Chibby Nwajuaku plays for Rice, wearing #16 at DL.
What position does Chibby Nwajuaku play?
Chibby Nwajuaku is a DL for Rice.
How tall is Chibby Nwajuaku?
Chibby Nwajuaku is 6-2 and weighs 246 lb.
What year is Chibby Nwajuaku in?
Chibby Nwajuaku is listed as a senior on the Rice roster.
Where is Chibby Nwajuaku from?
Chibby Nwajuaku is from Cypress, TX.
How many tackles does Chibby Nwajuaku have?
Chibby Nwajuaku has 12 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.