Former Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Ike Iwunnah probably won’t be taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he will still have a shot to prove himself to a team as an undrafted free agent.

Strong — put up 30 reps on the bench press at Michigan’s Pro Day, which would have been tied for second-most at his position group at the NFL Combine this year

Good size for an interior defensive lineman, carrying 313 pounds well with adequate length to hold up at the point of attack

Broad jump and vertical numbers for a player his size suggest he has some lower-body power to work with

Developmental upside, as he is still relatively fresh in terms of wear and tear, with room to grow given his limited game experience

The lack of statistical output makes it difficult to evaluate consistency and real in-game impact

Testing agility numbers (short shuttle, 3-cone) are average at best, raising some concerns about lateral quickness and change of direction

Older developmental prospect — may not have as long of a runway as younger players with similar upside

Iwunnah is a traits-over-production case study. The size, strength and flashes of explosiveness are intriguing enough to warrant a look, especially for teams seeking interior defensive line depth. Hell, that is one of the reasons Michigan took a chance on him late in the 2021 recruiting class. However, the lack of game experience (not in garbage time) and minimal production create some massive hurdles for his shot at making an NFL roster.

Ultimately, Iwunnah profiles as an undrafted free agent who will need time on a practice squad to refine his technique and adjust to the speed of the NFL. If he can translate his raw power and physical tools into consistent on-field production, there’s a path to sticking on a roster but that is admittedly very, very far from a sure thing.