Auburn lands commitment from 3-star defensive end

It is Auburn’s first commitment since June 15.

The wait is over.

After not landing a recuit since June 15, the Tigers are back on the board with a commitment from 3-star strong-side defensive end Tobechi Okoli of Kansas City (Mo.) Lincoln College Prep.

Okoli, listed at 6-feet-5, 250 pounds, is the No. 8 recruit in the state of Missouri for 247Sports Composite and is the No. 41 strong-side end in the country. He is committ No. 11 for the Tigers in 2021 and is the second defensive lineman, joining4-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.