‘23 EN TE Emmanuel Okoye (Tennessee commit)

[Ron Swanson]

 

[Ron Swanson]

SIAP but did we know he was reclassifying to 23?

Yes

 

[volnation09]

Boom….dude has freakish testing measurables

 

[cawVOL07]

Yes

I'm an idiot. Didn't even see that the thread already indicated this LOL

 

[Jackcrevol]

Boom….dude has freakish testing measurables

he's a student, of the game?

 

[PerryCountyVol]

Boom

 

[supersmo18]

Excellent get!! GBO

 

[Ten_Titans]

Only ever played 3 games and jumping straight into Fall camp. That will be a whirlwind no doubt.

45 inch vertical. Jesus

 

[vols 30]

I'm Ok(oye) with this!!! Boom !!!

 

[zaqhhh]

Moves Tennessee up to #9 in the 247 Rankings for the 2023 class

 

[barrylee]

BM always great to boom early in the morning!!

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Yes

So he is back counted to the 23 class? I don’t understand how they reclassify.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

45.5" vertical

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Moves Tennessee up to #9 in the 247 Rankings for the 2023 class

What we’re we before?

 

[UTgrad2015]

.

 

[KPT_VFL]

BOOM!

 

[Jackcrevol]

Looks like Kongbo, plays like Byron Young.

 

[Milehigh_Vol]

So he is back counted to the 23 class? I don’t understand how they reclassify.

Private schools do it all the time. Fulkerson for basketball was sophomore when he transferred to private school and reclassified as a freshman. Then he could reclassify when he got the credits to graduate he could reclassify a year earlier.

It's interesting process. I had players transfer in after blowing out their knee or something when I was at a private school to get an extra year.

 

[HalfullVol]

Only ever played 3 games and jumping straight into Fall camp. That will be a whirlwind no doubt.

45 inch vertical. Jesus

This level of competition is really gonna be a big jump (pun intended)

 

[DeusExMachina]

 

[VolInDayton]

Boom! Get him on campus now and we will feel much better about our TE room next year when Warren and Castle are gone.

Hopefully he can contribute on special teams this year.

 

[miket4god]

he's a student, of the game?

I seent it.

 

[mrmax86]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

He played in three games last fall for the NFL Academy team -- his first and only game experience in organized football -- and saw time at defensive end and on special teams. The Volunteers think he could develop into a tight end.

Naturally raw as a football player, Okoye showcased amazing athleticism at the NFL Academy combine. He recorded a 45.5-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot, 3-inch broad jump -- both of which would NFL combine records for defensive ends. Okoye also has a 72-inch wingspan.

"I am thankful for all the support from everyone who is part of the NFL Academy program, my mentor Osi Umenyiora and all those who have contributed to this special moment for me," Okoye said as part of a statement released by the NFL. "This is just the beginning of my journey, and I will continue to work hard to grow and learn every day. Whilst I will always be part of the NFL Academy family, I am excited to join the University of Tennessee, and to continue to develop as a player and a young man. I hope I will make my family proud, and that starts with an elite education -- which was key to my decision making -- and I can't wait to take this opportunity and give it everything I have."

~Okoye

"What an incredible moment for Emmanuel. His athleticism, natural sporting talent and outstanding personal character make him an impressive prospect for the game. ... Remember Emmanuel's name, as he has an exciting future ahead."

~Osi Umenyiora

 

[UTvol1fn]

LFG!! Boom!