Williams Nwaneri

Williams Nwaneri is an American college football defensive end for the Nebraska [Cornhuskers football|Nebraska Cornhuskers]. He previously played for the Missouri [Tigers football|Missouri Tigers].

High school career

Nwaneri played for Lee's Summit North High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and was rated as a five-star prospect and one of the top players in the 2024 [college football recruiting class]. On August 14, 2023, he committed to play college football for the Missouri Tigers. Nwaneri was picked to play in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game.

College career

Missouri

On December 10, 2024, after redshirting his freshman season at Missouri, Nwaneri announced that he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Nebraska

On December 12, it was reported that Nwaneri had chosen to transfer to Nebraska; he made his commitment official on December 13. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining.