
Texas freshman Kosi Okpala brings verified edge-rush juice and production
Okpala is a high-upside **EDGE/LB** for Texas who earned Houston Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Year honors after a senior season with **40 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 17 QB hurries and a blocked punt**; across three varsity seasons, he flashed impact production and versatility with **161 tackles, 42 TFL and 14 sacks**. Recruiting services peg him as a **four-star** with top-100 national edge-rush pedigree, and evaluators highlight an **elite first step**, relentless motor and disruptive athleticism. He looks like a fit for a defense that values pressure, violence and positional flexibility. [1][3][4][8]





