Iowa Hawkeyes safety Xavier Nwankpa was the top recruit for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2022. Now, he has his sights set on the NFL Draft.

Nwankpa won't be drafted in the first round, despite his former five-star status. However, he is projected to be selected at some point during the weekend of April 23-25.

Nwankpa as a Hawkeye

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) reacts during a college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Nwankpa was a highly-touted recruit in the 2022 cycle. 247Sports and Rivals rated Nwankpa as a five-star recruit and the No.…