William Udeh

New Mexico: Earned playing time as a true freshman in 2013 … size and athleticism allowed him to contribute right away … moved from end to nose tackle in the spring of 2014 … a 2013 and 2014 Mountain West All-Academic selection … a 2015 Spring Camp Hard Hat winner.

2015 (Junior Season): Played in 13 games, starting 12 … recorded 17 tackles on the season with 2.0 tackles for loss … both tackles for loss came in the same game, going for seven yards against San Jose State … part of a season-high three tackles … had a pair of tackles against Utah State, Wyoming, Tulsa and Mississippi Valley State.

2014 (Sophomore Season): Played in 10 games, making five starts for the Lobos … finished the season with 18 total tackles, and 1.5 sacks … also recorded one pass breakup … set a career high in tackles with four against UTSA and Air Force … had two tackles and a sack for seven yards against Utah State.

2013 (Freshman Season): Played in 10 games, recording seven tackles … finished with a career-high three tackles against Fresno State.

High School: A three-year letter-winner who was a team captain for the Cowboys and coach Joe McBride … a three-time all-district selection … honorable mention All-State and runner-up Dallas Metroplex Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … Coppell finished 11-1, won District 5-5A and advanced to the 5A Division I area round … a second-team All-District 7-5A selection as a junior in 2011 as Coppell finished 6-4 … a 7-5A first-team defensive selection for the Cowboys as a sophomore in 2010 … Coppell finished 13-1 in 2010 and advanced to the 5A Division I quarterfinals … finished his career with 192 total tackles (106 solo, 86 assist), including 30 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks … forced five fumbles, recovered three fumbles, and batted down four passes as well … also a member of Coppell HS’s Leadership Council … the No. 221 rated prospect by 247sports.com.

Personal: First name is William Nnemeka Udeh … born on Jan. 26, 1995 … parents are Winston and Clara Udeh … majoring in biology.