Godwin Igwebuike
Godwin Eric Igwebuike is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League for six years. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. Igwebuike was an undrafted free agent in 2018. He announced his retirement in 2024 after spending the offseason in free agency.
College career
Igwebuike played college football at Northwestern as a safety from 2013 to 2017.Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Igwebuike was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. At this point in his career, he played safety. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 16, 2018. He was waived on November 26, 2018.San Francisco 49ers
On November 27, 2018, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on April 29, 2019.Philadelphia Eagles
Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 30, 2019. He was waived on August 2, 2019.New York Jets
On August 4, 2019, Igwebuike was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. He was waived on August 31, 2019.Seattle Dragons
Igwebuike was selected by the Seattle Dragons in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft on November 22, 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.Detroit Lions
On January 14, 2021, Igwebuike signed a reserve/futures contract with the Detroit Lions. The Lions converted him to running back two weeks before training camp, and he made the active roster to start the season. He scored his first career touchdown on a 42-yard run on November 14, 2021, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.On August 30, 2022, Igwebuike was waived by the Lions.