Tennessee football favorites for No. 1 player in England

Tennessee is one of three schools for 2023 edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye. Okoye is the No. 1 player from England.

Four-star edge prospect Emmanuel Okoye announced his top-three schools on Wednesday.

Tennessee, USC and Texas Tech are Okoye’s top-three schools.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound edge prospect attends the NFL Academy in London, England. He recorded a 45.5-inch vertical with a 72-inch wingspan.

Okoye ranks as the No. 29 edge rusher and 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.

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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