Five-Star OT Samson Okunlola names final 4

Five-star offensive tackle Samson Okunlola of Brockton (MA) Thayer Academy is down to four schools– Miami, Florida, Michigan State, and Alabama.

The 6-foot-6, 315 pounder will announce his college decision on Thursday, December 15th.

Okunlola discussed his finalists with On3.

Miami Hurricanes: “The relationships that I have built with the coaches have been great,” Okunlola said. “Also having a head coach that is an oline guy is good too.”

Florida Gators: “I like how the oline coaches teach football and how detailed they are.”

Michigan State Spartans: “Love the staff and how real and straight up they are.”

Alabama Crimson Tide: “I love the culture and the want to win,” Okunlola said. “At Bama you are able to overcome adversity with great players around you.”

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.