2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

44 - EMIL IGWENAGU
Fullback Massachusetts Raleigh, N.C.
Year: 2 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 248 Born: 3/27/89
Draft: FA-Phi ‘12 Acquired: W-Phi ‘14
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
MANE FACTS
‣ ¾ Pronunciation: eh-MEAL ig-wen-AH-goo
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to a Reserve/Future contract on January 6, 2015.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to the practice squad on August 31, 2014.
‣ ¾ Released by the Lions on August 30, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions on August 26, 2014.
‣ ¾ Released by the Eagles on August 23, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Eagles to the practice squad on October 16, 2013. Signed to active roster on January 6, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Eagles to the practice squad on September 1, 2012. Released by the Eagles on October 14, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to the practice squad as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 29, 2012. Released
by the Eagles on August 31, 2012.
PRO
Having spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles since joining the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2012, Igwenagu earned
a spot on Detroit’s practice squad in 2014.
2014: Spent the 2014 season on the Lions practice squad.
2013: Spent the season on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.
2012: Appeared in two games for the Philadelphia Eagles, including his first-career start.
‣ ¾ Made his first-career NFL start vs. Washington (12/23).
‣ ¾ Played in his first-career NFL game vs. Cincinnati (12/13).
COLLEGE
Proved his versatility by playing at four different positions during his collegiate career at UMass, including tight end, fullback,
running back and linebacker. Posted 75 receptions for 821 yards and four touchdowns in his career.
2011: Set career highs in receptions (38), receiving yards (375), and touchdowns (3) in a season.
‣ ¾ Caught a career-best 10 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown vs. Old Dominion (10/1).
‣ ¾ Hauled in four passes for 99 yards and a touchdown vs. Central Connecticut (10/8).
PERSONAL
Led Holy Name Catholic (N.C.) High School to two Division II Super Bowl championships and was named the MVP in both
games.
‣ ¾ Totaled 470 carries for 5,037 yards, 54 touchdowns, 372 total points, 290 tackles and 12 interceptions during his high
school career.
‣ ¾ Rushed for 1,918 yards on 138 carries and 23 touchdowns as a senior.
IGWENAGU’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year Team G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Phi 3 1 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - 0 0
Totals 3 1 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - 0 0
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