Ike Esonwune

Prev School:
Oklahoma State
Height:
6-1
Weight:
225
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Manor, Texas
High School:
Manor

Pronunciation: eh-SU-wuh-neh

2024 & 2025 Academic All-Big 12 selection

A linebacker who has contributed on both defense and special teams throughout his career.

2025 (Sophomore):
Played in 12 games, totaling 31 tackles (11 solo, 20 assisted). Added two pass breakups, two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery on the season.

2024 (Freshman):
Earned Academic All-Big 12 honors. Appeared in 10 games, missing only the Arkansas and Colorado matchups. Recorded his first career tackle against West Virginia.

2023:
Redshirted during his first season on campus. Did not appear in any games but was named the team’s special teams practice player of the week leading up to the Kansas State game.

High School:
Played at Manor High School for head coach James Keller. As a senior, totaled 67 tackles, including 11 for loss and two sacks, earning first-team all-district honors. Also contributed two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups. Named his school’s student-athlete of the year. Across his final two seasons, compiled 121 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two recoveries. Also competed in track and field and played basketball while participating in Breakthrough and Gear Up programs. Chose Oklahoma State over offers from Kansas, Tulsa, UNLV and Prairie View A&M.