Kenny Iwebema

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birthplace=Minneapolis,MN
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college=Iowa
draftyear=2008
draftround=4
draftpick=116
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* Arizona Cardinals (2008-present)
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Kenny Iwebema (born February 6, 1985 in Minneapolis, Minnesota). This Arlington, Texas native is a former American football player for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a starter at defensive end for the Hawkeyes, along with fellow senior Bryan Mattison. On April 27th, 2008 in the 2008 NFL Draft the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the 4th round with the 17th pick (116th overall).

High school

While at Bowie High School, Iwebema collected a total of 89 tackles and 15 sacks. During his senior season, he collected 48 tackles, 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss as he earned first team all-conference and honorable mention all-state honors. He was a three year letterman in football and also earned two letters in track playing discus. He was also named second team all-conference as a junior and was team captain as a senior.

Collegiate career

2004

After redshirting in 2003, Iwebema saw action in all 12 games. However, his playing time was limited as he only recorded three tackles. Two of those were against Minnesota and the other was in the season-opener against Kent State.

2005

2005 was Iwebema's breakout season, as he recorded 47 tackles, seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss. His play was so dominant that he was named first team all-Big Ten by league media and honorable mention all-Big Ten by league coaches. In the game against Iowa State, he recorded a season-high nine tackles. Three weeks later, against Illinois, he tied an Iowa record with two field goal blocks. Against Wisconsin, Iwebema recorded a season-high in sacks with two as the Hawkeyes became bowl-eligible.

2006

Despite being named to numerous pre-season All America teams, Iwebema took a step back in 2006. Injuries plagued him late in the season and he did not see action in the season-opener against Montana due to violating team rules. Against Syracuse, Iwebema recorded a career-high 11 tackles. He also recorded two tackles for loss, two QB sacks and a forced fumble as the Hawkeyes won the game in double overtime. In total, he recorded 27 tackles, four sacks and five tackles for loss on the season.

Career Statistics

External links

* [http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/iwebema_kenny00.html Kenny Iwebema bio]