Position: S
College: South Carolina
Height: 6’3
Weight: 220 lb
Background:
A South Carolina native, Emmanwori was a 3 star who chose to stay close to home and play for the Gamecocks. Emmanwori made an impact as a true freshman, and his play continued to get better, culminating in him being an All-American in 2024.
Pros:
Exceptional size and speed
Versatile, can play either safety, nickel, or LB
Elite tackler
Impressive ball skills
Strong run defender
High football IQ
Excels in man coverage
Durable
Cons:
Needs to refine zone coverage skills
Can be overaggresive at times, leading to missed tackles or blown coverages
May need to add functional strength to his frame
Still developing as a blitzer
Summary:
Emmanwori’s size and physical traits make an intriguing prospect. Emmanwori is already an excellent run defender and excels in man coverage, but doesn’t do as well in zone. If he lands in the right scheme, he will be extremely successful.
NFL Comp: Jaquan Brisker