Israel Mukwiza

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-1
Weight:
320
Hometown:
Bronx, N.Y.
High School:
Archer HS
Previous School:
Alabama A&M

AS A JUNIOR (2023): All-Southern Conference (Phil Steele) … Started all 13 games at left guard … Yielded just one sack and one quarterback hit in 390 snaps … Saw action in 80 plays against Samford … Also played in 70 or more snaps against Gardner-Webb and Western Carolina … Graded out above 75 percent in home contest with Chattanooga.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022): Played in three games at both guard and center … Made Mercer debut in home opener with Morehead State and graded out above 75 percent … Allowed just one sack in 390 snaps … Graded out above 80 percent against Morehead State and VMI … Saw action in a season-high 88 snaps in season finale at Samford.

AS A FRESHMAN AT ALABAMA A&M (2021): Played in five games … Made collegiate debut against Tuskegee … Also saw action against Mississippi Valley State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

AS A FRESHMAN AT ALABAMA A&M (2020): Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Archer High School for coach Andy Dyer … Two-year starter for the Tigers … Paved the way for an offensive attack that averaged nearly 370 yards (218 rushing) and more than 34 points per game on the way to nine wins and a deep run in the state playoffs.

PERSONAL: The son of Nathalie and Moses Mukwiza … Has three siblings – Abraham, Joseph and Jenovic … A management major at Mercer.