David Ndukwe

As a Junior (2024) Earned Master of Science in Global Retailing in December 2024 Fall Academic All-Big 12 Conference Played 11 games on the line, starting nine games - all at left tackle 81.8 pass-block grade (PFF) ranked second on team 480 snaps played including 479 at left tackle Just one sack allowed in 227 opportunities No pressures allowed in seven of first nine games No hurries allowed in eight of 11 games 90.0 pass-block grade at Kansas (Oct. 19) – no hurries in 33 chances Grade vs. Jayhawks ranked second among all Big 12 o-linemen in Week 8 As a Sophomore (2023) Three games played 18 snaps at left tackle; 11 snaps on FG/XP kick 12 snaps (left tackle) at Kansas State (Oct. 28) Six snaps (left tackle) vs. Sam Houston (Sept. 23) No pressures allowed in seven chances on the season Prior to Houston Spent three seasons at Western Kentucky (2020-22) Appeared in 13 games All 17 snaps during 2022 came at left tackle Appeared in one game during 2022 Action came in in team's 73-0 blowout win over FIU 39 snaps on defensive line during 2021 11 snaps on field goal/extra-point block during 2021 Appeared in six games during team's run to a Conference USA East Division title Finished season with two tackles 35 of 36 snaps during 2020 came via field goal/extra-point block Played seven games during 2020 High School Prepped at Arabia Mountain Three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals 85 rating score by 247sports 88th in the nation among defensive tackles by 247Sports Offers from Syracuse, Western Kentucky and South Alabama among others Personal Earned Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Western Kentucky Nickname: Lil Dave Hobbies: hanging with friends and playing video games Describes himself as outgoing, determined and resilient Favorite childhood memory is winning championship in park football in seventh grade Game day ritual includes getting a clear mind Played against current teammate Justin Benton in 2019 Dream job outside of football: talk show host or entrepreneur He very into fashion Community service/volunteer activities: Delivered backpacks to kids at Roderick Paige Elementary in August 2024 Favorite TV show or series: All-American Favorite sports memories as a fan: Watching the Seahawks on the Super Bowl XLVII Hidden talent: mathematician His uncle Ike Ndukwe played for Georgia Southern Chose UH because he loves the school, the city, and the football program One word to describe himself on the field: Mission-focused If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: wings His motivation for working hard: his mom Florence Ndukwe Best advice: everyday you wake up is another day to make for a better tomorrow. Highlight of his life: winning two bowl games at Western Kentucky Sports hero: Bradley Chubb and Deforest Buckner Most memorable athletic accomplishment: both the 2021 and 2022 bowl game wins Unique fact: He loves music