Febechi Nwaiwu
Houston TexansOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
N TEXAS · American Athletic
| Season | G | PrsA | SkA | HitA | Pen | PBE | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 98.6 | 155 |
| 2023 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 97.7 | 411 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 97.7 | 310 |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 99.8 | 3 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
N TEXAS · 2026 draft class
Febechi Nwaiwu is a stoutly built interior offensive line prospect from Oklahoma whose marginal movement skills are offset by good length, strong hand usage, and sharp processing. The 6-4 and 326-pound lineman walked on at North Texas as an unranked recruit in the 2021 class before transferring to Oklahoma in 2024. He started 45 career games split between North Texas (19) and Oklahoma (26), primarily at right guard with additional starts at right tackle and center. Nwaiwu made the sudden transition to center late in the 2025 season and made it look relatively easy despite his lack of experience. He deploys a stout base that allows him to stonewall bull rushers, and even when he gives initial ground he re-anchors to maintain the pocket integrity. He mixes up his pass sets incorporating jump sets with early strikes to post quick wins in pass protection. His heavy hands and grip strength help him arrest defenders and maintain block framing. He displays good vision and takes nice angles when working up to second-level linebackers. His best fit is as a center or right guard in an inside zone scheme.
Strengths
- Proactive hand usage with strong grip strength to latch and control defenders
- Stout build and consistent strain on combos and double-teams
- Alert and disciplined processor who identifies and passes off line games
- Excellent length and wingspan for a center at 33 3/4-inch arms
- Wide and stout anchor that eats bull rushes
- Jump sets and quick punches take air out of the pass rush
- Renowned character and coachability with Don Key Award and Pat Tillman Award
- Good vision to second level on combo blocks
Concerns
- Marginal lateral quickness and redirect ability limit range and recovery
- Unreliable hit rate on climbs screens and long pulls
- Struggles to adjust mid-rep against shifty defenders
- Still learning to recognize stunts from the center role
- Inconsistent pad level with some overextending in pass protection
- Foot quickness challenged by some blitzers
- Loses leverage battle against nose tackles at the point of attack
Honors
2025 Second Team All-SEC; 2022 Third Team All-CUSA; Don Key Award; Pat Tillman Award at Shrine Bowl; NFL Combine Invitee