toddc 13,194 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 https://247sports.com/college/auburn/Article/Kansas-City-defensive-end-recruit-Tobechi-Okoli-commits-to-Auburn-Tigers-and-Gus-Malzahn-149754480/?utm_source=247Sports%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=200801_100128_AuburnTigers&utm_content=Link Kansas City DE Tobechi Okoli commits to Auburn ByKEITH NIEBUHR 10 minutes ago Share2 Comments Auburn's commitment drought is over. Having not landed a verbal since June 15, the Tigers started August with a bang Saturday when 3-star strong-side defensive end Tobechi Okoli of Kansas City (Mo.) Lincoln College Prep committed to Gus Malzahn's program. He is pledge No. 11 for the Tigers. who moved from No. 34 to No. No. 28 in the 247Sports class rankings. Okoli, who is listed at 6-feet-5, 250 pounds, is the No. 6 recruit in the state of Missouri for 247Sports and checks in as the No. 31 strong-side end in the country. He becomes the second defensive lineman on the 2021 Auburn commit list, joining 4-star tackle Lee Hunter of Eight Mile (Ala.) Blount. Here is Okoli's 247Sports evaluation: Big, long body and has quickly gotten bigger and added good weight. Good athlete who can cover a lot of ground quickly and get off the ball. Shows aggressiveness. Has not played football for long and is still learning technique. Has to keep improving lateral agility as well. Big upside. Will need some time but has the athleticism and size to play for many schools around the country and have a shot at playing beyond college. Auburn offered Okoli on May 16. That came just one month after Georgia offered. Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Southern California are some of the other programs to offer. Auburn still has approximately 11 or 12 spots left to fill in the 2021 class. The Tigers could take up to three more defensive linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,657 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, Zeek said: Neat. What, no booms! Boom boom 💥 booming boom 💥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunndone414 469 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Okoli seems like the kind of recruit that would be climbing the rankings with the normal summer recruiting circuit. Only one year of 11 man football experience, tremendous upside. This is not a 3-star level talent, imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,916 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I bet Garner can’t wait to get his hands on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I know we say this a/ every 3 star, but this guy absolutely looks like a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,916 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,153 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) War eagle and welcome to Aubrn. Great pickup at position of need. Edited August 1, 2020 by AuburnNTexas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 BOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Tobechi, welcome to the Auburn Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 If there's any position where I support recruiting pure athleticism, it's DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiGGiE 2,488 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Sizzle said: I bet Garner can’t wait to get his hands on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I don’t mind projects when it comes to the DL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, ClaytonAU said: I don’t mind projects when it comes to the DL. And Garner coaching them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,125 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Welcome to the Family Tobechi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 With the offer list he’s got there must be a lot to like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, toddc said: With the offer list he’s got there must be a lot to like! Especially only playing football 1 year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,281 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Give me a talented raw DL being coached by garner any day. I always wonder what garner and co would’ve done with Tega 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Maverick.AU said: Give me a talented raw DL being coached by garner any day. I always wonder what garner and co would’ve done with Tega Such a similar recruiting profile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 War Damn Eagle and WELCOME!! I believe the Nigerian Nightmare played for KC...based on that alone, I love this kid!! Seriously, love the upside you fellas pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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