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Nick Emmanwori is an American football safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
High school career
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 and the 435th best prospect in the nation, via the 247 Sports Composite. Emmanwori committed to play college football at the University of South Carolina for the 2022 recruiting cycle.
College career
Entering his freshman season South Carolina debated playing Emmanwori as a linebacker or safety, ultimately deciding to play him at safety. In his first two collegiate starts, Emmanwori would record 11 and 14 tackles against Arkansas and Georgia respectively. As a true freshman in 2022, Emmanwori would emerge as an unexpected star for the Gamecocks, recording a team high 78 tackles and being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.
