Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Immanuel Ezeogu
Jersey Number 52

Immanuel Ezeogu

  • Position:
    Defensive End
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    240
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Suffolk, Va.
  • High School:
    Nansemond River
  • Prev School:
    James Madison
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 832 player in the transfer portal and the No. 95 edge as of January 13, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with three years to play three.
AT JAMES MADISON (2024-25)
  • Played two seasons at James Madison, seeing game action in 15 games.
  • Played in all 14 games in 2025, including the first round of the College Football Playoffs against Oregon.
  • Had 15 tackles (eight solo) to go with four tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup.
  • Career highs of six tackles and 1.5 TFL with a forced fumble against Old Dominion.
  • First career sack came against Georgia Southern (Sept. 27)
  • As a true freshman in 2024, he played in one game and redshirted to retain a year of eligibility.
  • Made one solo tackle in collegiate debut against Georgia State.
AT NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played three seasons of varsity football at Nansemond River High School under head coach Alonzo Ricks.
  • Helped the Warriors reach the 2022 VHSL 5A region title game and the second round in 2021 and 2023.
  • Tallied 49 tackles with 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two interceptions as a senior
  • Also added 24 catches for 610 receiving yards and seven touchdowns with a trio of two-point conversions in his senior season.
  • Had 78 tackles with 33 tackles for loss and 11 sacks to go with seven catches for 140 yards and a touchdown as a junior.
  • Accrued 69 tackles with 21 tackles for loss and an interception as a sophomore.
  • Second Team All-State defensive end as a junior.
  • First Team All-Region linebacker and receiver as a senior.
  • First Team All-Region defensive end as a junior.
  • Second Team All-Region linebacker as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
  • Immanuel Ezeogu is the son of Obi Ezeogu and Donna Boston.
  • Has three sisters, Riri, Chichi, and Anaya.
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