June 9, 2026

Where will Xavier Nwankpa commit — Iowa, Ohio State or Notre Dame? Breaking down the latest buzz

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Show Caption Hide Caption Xavier Nwankpa breaks down Southeast Polk’s championship win over Ankeny Xavier Nwankpa breaks down Southeast Polk’s championship win over Ankeny. Dargan Southard, Des Moines Register PLEASANT HILL — Xavier Nwankpa will announce his college commitment Wednesday evening, bringing an end to the lengthy recruitment of Southeast Polk’s five-star safety. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior is the Register’s No. 1 in-state 2022 prospect. According to the 247Sports Composite, he is the No. 1 safety and No. 11 overall prospect in the 2022 class. He is a two-time All-Iowa Elite Team selection by the Register, and helped lead the Rams to their first Class 5A state championship in school history this fall. Nwankpa is one of the nation’s most sought-after recruits and holds more than 30 offers from Division I programs. He shared his shortlist at the beginning of October. Iowa, Notre Dame and Ohio State made the cut for Nwankpa’s top…

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