Penn’s length, special-teams grit, and high-upside depth piece at DB
David Okechukwu is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound Penn defensive back whose value has been built on size, versatility, and reliable special-teams work. In the 2023 season, he appeared in nine games as a regular special-teams contributor and added a solo tackle against Cornell; in the 2024 season, he played in three games before an injury shut him down. He was a state champion in high school, earned first-team All-WCAC honors, and has the frame and athletic profile that make him an intriguing fit for a defense needing long, physical secondary depth.
