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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Sophomore |
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| Born: | February 4, 2004 Irmo, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| High school | Irmo (Irmo, South Carolina) |
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Nick Emmanwori (born February 4, 2004) is an American football safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Emmanwori attended Irmo High School in Irmo, South Carolina. As a senior, he was listed as a 3-star recruit and ranked as the 6th best prospect in South Carolina, via the 247Sports Composite. Emmanwori committed to play college football at the University of South Carolina for the 2022 recruiting cycle. [1] [2]
Entering his freshman season South Carolina debated playing Emmanwori as a linebacker or safety, ultimately deciding to play him at safety. [3] In his first two collegiate starts, Emmanwori would record 11 and 14 tackles against Arkansas and Georgia respectively. [4] As a true freshman in 2022, Emmanwori would emerge as a key player for the Gamecocks, recording a team high 78 tackles and being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. [5] [6] [7]
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