JJ Okate brings SEC-style edge to Charlotte’s linebacker room
In the 2026 Charlotte roster, JJ Okate is listed as a 6-foot-3, 215-pound redshirt junior linebacker, and that frame shows up in the way he projects: long, physical, and built to finish plays downhill. His recruiting background from Tyler JC and a three-star JUCO profile point to a player who arrived with legit upside and developmental polish. The stat sheet is still light, so the appeal is more about traits than production: rangy movement, punch at the point of attack, and the kind of competitive vibe coaches love in the middle of a defense.
