Five-Star OT Samson Okunlola commits to Miami

Five-star offensive tackle Samson Okunlola of Brockton (MA) Thayer Academy announced his commitment to Miami Thursday afternoon.

The 6-foot-6, 315 pounder chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Alabama, and Michigan State.

Okunlola on why he chose Miami

“I say just the strong bond a relationship I had with the staff,” Okunlola said. “I have a great relationship with them and really feel like they care.”

Thoughts on Miami’s ‘23 Class

“I’m joining a great class and really think everyone in this class can make a great team.”

The Massachusetts offensive tackle joins coach Cristobal and the Canes’ Top 5 class in the 2023 team rankings. He is accompanied by Francis Mauigoa, Cormani McClain, and others.

Samson Okunlola Scouting Summary

“Aggressive offensive lineman with nimble movement skills and a positive athletic profile,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “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. 

Okunlola ranks as the No. 16 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 3 offensive tackle and the No.1 player in the state of Massachusetts.