After receiving 23 scholarship offers, Kansas City, Missouri defensive lineman Tobechi Okoli announced Saturday that he’ll be focusing his recruitment on 8 schools, including 4 from the SEC.
Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky and Missouri made Okoli’s list along with Kansas State, Michigan, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
“I will be focusing on these schools moving forward. I am very grateful to every college and coach that has recruited me up to this point,” Okoli tweeted.
The Lincoln College Prep standout is listed at 6-5, 250 pounds and rated the No. 7 recruit in Missouri, No. 37 strong-side defensive end and No. 553 prospect overall nationally in the class of 2021 on the 247Sports Composite.
247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Allen Trieu evaluated Okoli in March, noting the potential for him to one day play in the NFL:
Big, long body and has quickly gotten bigger and added good weight. Good athlete who can cover a lot of ground quickly and get off the ball. Shows aggressiveness. Has not played football for long and is still learning technique. Has to keep improving lateral agility as well. Big upside. Will need some time but has the athleticism and size to play for many schools around the country and have a shot at playing beyond college.
Okoli’s junior highlights can be viewed below via Hudl:
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