UAB Blazers#3 · LB Ike Esonwune
92 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Manor, TX
Ike Esonwune is a LB (#3) for UAB, from Manor, TX. In the 2026 season he has 35 tackles and 2 interceptions over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 12
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 17
Ball-hawking 12
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 9
Weight 12
Frame 11
Experience 13
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2026 season
35
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Ike Esonwune career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UAB | 5 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | OKST | 11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | OKST | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Samford | W 33-14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | vs Navy | W 24-20 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Louisiana | L 14-21 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs UL Monroe | W 26-20 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Illinois | L 23-42 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUAB LB: #3
- ClassJunior
- HometownManor, TX
Ike Esonwune: UAB LB profile and stats
Ike Esonwune is a LB (#3) for UAB, from Manor, TX. This profile tracks Ike Esonwune's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UAB roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UAB sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Ike Esonwune in the news
All newsRecapUAB beat Samford 33-14 (Week 5, 2026)UAB beat Samford 33-14 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 3-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Samford is 1-2.2026-10-03RecapUAB beat Navy 24-20 (Week 4, 2026)UAB beat Navy 24-20 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 2-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Navy is 1-2, 0-2 in American Conference play.2026-09-25RecapLouisiana beat UAB 21-14 (Week 3, 2026)Louisiana beat UAB 21-14 at Cajun Field. Now Louisiana is 2-1, and UAB is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ike Esonwune play for?
Ike Esonwune plays for UAB, wearing #3 at LB.
What position does Ike Esonwune play?
Ike Esonwune is a LB for UAB.
How tall is Ike Esonwune?
Ike Esonwune is 6-1 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Ike Esonwune in?
Ike Esonwune is listed as a junior on the UAB roster.
Where is Ike Esonwune from?
Ike Esonwune is from Manor, TX.
How many tackles does Ike Esonwune have?
Ike Esonwune has 35 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.