2023 edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye announces top three schools

.@VolsWire is the favorite in this recruitment, but #USC is still in the hunt. We’ll see if the Trojans can catch Smokey.

The 2023 recruiting cycle is not yet done. There are still a few high-profile names on the board. One of them is still within USC’s grasp.

Edge rusher Emmanuel Okoye announced his top three schools on Wednesday. Tennessee, USC and Texas Tech are Okoye’s top three schools. They all made the cut in a recruitment which contains a very particular plot twist.

Okoye carries a unique story into the recruiting world. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge freak prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He recorded a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan, both the highest recorded numbers in the 2023 class.

Okoye ranks as the No. 29 edge rusher and the No. 1 player from England in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

He initially was a 2024 prospect, but reclassified and will be eligible to enroll immediately after his commitment. That detail is very important to note.

The fast facts on Okoye:

  • 6-5
  • 230 pounds
  • 72″ wingspan
  • 45.5″ vertical

Here’s Okoye on USC:

“USC is a great academic school with a great football tradition, great coaches, and teammates. It was a beautiful environment with a lot going on and great weather.”

Vols Wire has more on this story, too:

“Okoye officially visited Tennessee on April 15 for the Orange & White Game. The Vols are ranked as favorites to land Okoye’s commitment, according to the On3 Sports RPM.”

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