Missouri State

Jackson State
2025: Played in all 12 games with starting roles in the first 4 contests of the season ... Tigers were 9-3 and played in the SWAC Championship game ... Jackson State ranked No. 3 nationally in rushing offense (253.6), allowed just 1.08 sacks per game (No. 10 in FCS) and also ranked No. 4 nationally in total offense (460.7) ... 2024: Played center and guard his junior season ... Blocked for one of the most explosive offenses in FCS for a JSU team that ranked No. 2 nationally in red zone offense (96.3), No. 6 in scoring (36.4), No. 8 in rushing offense (211.9).

North Texas
2023: Focused his efforts at center for the Mean Green offensive line ... Did not play in any games ... 2022: Played in one game as a true freshman with time vs. Texas Southern (9/10/22).

High School
Starred at Katy (Texas) Paetow High for coach BJ Gotte... Helped lead the Panthers program to a 15-1 record an 5A UIL state title in 2021 behind a pair of 1,000-yard rushers ... Also finished third in 5A regionals in wrestling his senior season and advanced to state tournament in 285-.
 
Personal
Isaiah James Villanueva was born 1/13/04 in Houston, Texas ... Son of Isaac Villanueva and Tosha De Palma of Katy, Texas ... Father is a professional fighter "Hurricane" Ike Villanueva who enjoyed success in UFC and other promotions ... Has a brother, Anthony, and five sisters, Hailey, Lexie, Trinity, Gianna and Gabriella ... Plans to pursue his Masters in Criminology at Missouri State.