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Four-star linebacker Kosi Okpala commits to Texas

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook07/03/25josephcook89
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Kosi Okpala. (Justin Wells/Inside Texas)

Johnny Nansen is on the board! 2026 Katy (Texas) Mayde Creek linebacker and Rivals Industry Ranking four-star Kosi Okpala has committed to Texas. Okpala, a longtime Longhorns lean, is ranked as the No. 283 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

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Okpala chose Texas over Baylor, Houston, Penn State, and Miami (Fla.). He claimed over 31 total offers.

Last season for Mayde Creek, Okpala tallied 55 total tackles with 17.0 for loss and 5.0 sacks. He also logged 21 hurries and a fumble recovery. In 2023, he logged 66 total tackles with 12.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks.

Okpala is ranked as the No. 283 overall prospect, the No. 19 linebacker, and the No. 35 player in Texas in the Rivals Industry Ranking. On3 ranks Okpala as the No. 194 overall prospect, the No. 11 linebacker, and the No. 27 player in Texas.

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