5-star OT Samson Okunlola sets official visit to Florida
Five-star Brockton (Mass.) Thayer Academy offensive tackle Samson Okunlola will take an official visit to Florida this weekend, he confirmed with On3.
The trip will be the second to Gainesville in the past month for the nation’s No. 16 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus.
The trip is Okunlola’s second known visit to the Gators, who have made have made the nation’s top uncommitted offensive prospect a major priority down the stretch.
In-state rival Miami has been considered the favorite since the summer for Okunlola, and the Hurricanes are the only other school so far this fall to receive a visit from him. He also took an official visit to Coral Gables over the summer, as well as trips to Alabama and Michigan State.
After taking an unofficial visit to Florida in November, he was expected at Ohio State for the Michigan game. He did not make that trip. The Spartans and Crimson Tide have remained in the mix, but this is shaping up to be a two-team battle between the bitter rivals in the Sunshine State.
Samson Okunlola Scouting Summary
“Aggressive offensive lineman with nimble movement skills and a positive athletic profile. Has plus length for the position at 6-foot-5, 295 pounds with a 6-foot-10.5 wing-span. Has shown good short area quickness in the camp setting. Also spends time as a wrestler and thrower in the shot put. Plays both ways at his high school as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman. Has some dominant flashes, particularly as a run blocker. Moves well to the second level, locating and blowing up linebackers on contact. Finishes blocks at a high rate and works to plant defenders into the turf. Shows similar emphatic finishing ability on defense, where he suplexes ball carriers at times. Plays low and understands leverage. Will need to continue developing his pass set technique. Could also stand to improve his ankle flexion a bit. Faces subpar competition and may need some time to adjust to the uptick in talent level once in college.”