5-star OT Samson Okunlola signs with Miami Hurricanes

Brockton (Mass.) Thayer Academy Samson Okunlola has signed with Miami.

The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Okunlola is the No. 16 overall prospect and No. 3 offensive tackle in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 1 player in Massachusetts.

Okunlola announced his top four of Alabama, Florida, Miami and Michigan State on December 13. Two days later he announced that he was committing to the Hurricanes.

Okunlola currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $262K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

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.