Kene Nwangwu

ABOUT KENE NWANGWU

NFL running back that was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as a fourth rounder in 2021. Following that season, he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Since then, he has also played for the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets .

He was a two-sport athlete while at Heritage High School. Shortly after graduating, he then enrolled into Iowa State University as a freshman in 2016.

He finished his college football career as Iowa State's all-time leader in kick return yards. His 2,470 career yards are also the third most in Big 12 history.

He grew up living with his parents in the state of Texas. He also has a brother named Emeka.

He was selected during the 2021 NFL Draft just like Trevor Lawrence .