Samson Okunlola

Thayer Academy coach Jeff Toussaint calls his offensive lineman Samson Okunlola a five-star on and off the field. On the field, Toussaint raves about Okunlola’s athletic skill set and size. “I certainly think if he stays healthy and wherever he goes and plays in college, he’ll have a chance to play in the NFL,” the coach said. Ever since he was a child, Okunlola has been bigger than his competition -- so much so that in his youth, he couldn’t play Pop Warner at times due to his size. Instead, he suited up for the Brockton Raiders of American Youth Football, which doesn't have any weight limits. Okunlola has a brother, Samuel Okunlola, who signed with Pittsburgh in the Class of 2022. Okunlola says his hobby is pottery, and he plans on majoring in business. His parents are Monica and Jomel Okunlol. He has two other siblings.