Ike Iwunnah came to Michigan in 2021 as a less-heralded three-star prospect with high-upside athletic potential.
Iwunnah was a two-sport athlete in high school by participating in football, obviously, and track and field. While that isn’t uncommon, it is uncommon for a 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive tackle to be a triple jumper on the track team.
He always possessed a rare athleticism, but Iwunnah’s play on the field fell short of his ultimate potential, causing him to slide down recruiting boards. However, several Power 5 schools, including local Baylor, took notice. After initially committing to play at Colorado, Iwunnah ultimately chose to take his talents to Ann Arbor and committed to the Wolverines on National Signing Day in Feb.