Highlights + Evaluation of WVU EDGE Commit Obinna Onwuka

Taking a closer look at West Virginia's newest commit.

Friday, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a commitment from class of 2024 defensive end Obinna Onwuka. The Upper Marlboro, Maryland product chose WVU over offers from Boston College, Maryland, Memphis, Penn State, USC, and Virginia Tech.

Highlights

Evaluation

Star potential. Onwuka is long, rangy, and athletic which is exactly what West Virginia's coaching staff has been looking for at the position since they arrived in 2019. Onwuka can put pressure on the quarterback consistently but what really stands out is his ability to set the edge and contain the run game. He doesn't overplay outside zone runs and maintains good gap discipline. Onwuka will be an immediate impact player and should compete for a starting role by year two.

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