Emmanuel Okoye Becomes Critical Recruitment For The Vols

NFL Academy edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye visited the Tennessee Volunteers over the weekend, and the Vols are in strong standing for one of the most athletic 2023 prospects.

Athletic projections are a critical part of the recruiting process. In fact, most directors of player personnel, who are in charge of setting the recruiting board, will tell you that it is the most pivotal part of their evaluations. NFL Academy edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye has athleticism in spades; the 2023 defender has the following measurements.

• 6-5
• 230 pounds
• 72" wingspan
• 45.5" vertical

He is the No. 1 player in England but isn't a top-10 edge rusher on any recruiting service. However, colleges have caught on to the hype, and several major programs are turning up the heat for Okoye. One of those squads is the Tennessee Volunteers, who hosted him for an official visit. Though Okoye was initially a 2024 recruit, he intends to reclassify to the 2023 recruiting class and begin work with a program immediately.

Emmanuel Okoye, 2023 EDGE

Sources confirm Tennessee had a productive visit and are in good standing with Okoye. There's still a long way to go in his recruitment, and several other schools will receive official visits in the coming months. Tennessee was first on his list, but they won't be the last. Georgia seems like the primary competition for Okoye; outside linebackers coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe reportedly loves what Okoye could be down the road and has spent a long time recruiting him.

Things have been moving quite fast for Okoye. Becoming a national recruit, taking official visits, and making a college decision within a matter of moths is daunting for anyone, and head coach Josh Heupel is attempting to make that choice a little easier.

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