Five-Star OT Samson Okunlola announces commitment date

Five-star offensive tackle Samson Okunlola of Brockton (MA) Thayer Academy will announce his college decision on December 15th.

The 6-foot-5, 305 pounder previously announced a top nine consisting of Oregon, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Penn State, Ohio State, Miami, and Michigan State.

Personal Life (per On3 Database)

“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.”

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. 

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.