2027 linebacker Roman Igwebuike has included Tennessee in his top five schools for recruitment, alongside Indiana, Clemson, Missouri, and Notre Dame. He is a four-star prospect from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois.
Key points
Roman Igwebuike is a 2027 linebacker prospect
He is from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois
Tennessee is among his top five schools for recruitment
Igwebuike is ranked No. 14 linebacker by 247Sports
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound prospect is from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 14 linebacker in the class and No. 9 player in Illinois.
Tennessee offered Igwebuike a scholarship on March 13, 2025. He has visited the Vols twice and will officially visit Tennessee on June 19.
Illinois was the first school to offer Igwebuike a scholarship on Jan. 10, 2025.
Other Power Four schools to offer him scholarships include Iowa State, Syracuse, Purdue, Louisville, USC, Minnesota, Kansas State, Wisconsin, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Auburn, , , Arizona State, , Miami, , , , , Ole Miss, Washington, , North Carolina State, , , , , , , , Baylor, , , and Oklahoma State.
Q&A
Who is Roman Igwebuike and what are his rankings?
Roman Igwebuike is a four-star linebacker from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, ranked as the No. 14 linebacker and No. 9 player in Illinois by 247Sports.
Which schools are in Roman Igwebuike's top five for recruitment?
Igwebuike's top five schools include Tennessee, Indiana, Clemson, Missouri, and Notre Dame.
What position does Roman Igwebuike play in football?
Roman Igwebuike plays as a linebacker.
What are the physical stats of Roman Igwebuike?
Roman Igwebuike stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.
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Cars fill the upper levels of the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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Oct. 2, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteer tailgaters prior to kickoff against the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Oct. 2, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteer tailgaters prior to kickoff against the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
The G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tennessee Volunteers fans tailgate on top of G10 garage outside of Neyland Stadium prior to the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers on Oct. 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Downtown Knoxville serves as a backdrop for fans tailgating on the top of the G10 garage before Tennessee's SEC conference game against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tailgaters gather on top of the G10 parking garage next to Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Kids play parking lot tag football as fans tailgate pregame before the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels, 27-10, at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
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Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Neyland Stadium towers over G10 garage on University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, April 29, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
General view as fans tailgate prior to the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 30, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Neyland Stadium towers over G10 garage on University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, April 29, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tailgaters next to Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee versus Georgia game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Cars fill the upper levels of the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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