Caleb Okechukwu brings proven pass-rush production and veteran edge versatility to Syracuse
Okechukwu is a redshirt senior defensive lineman who has been a steady impact player for Syracuse, starting every game in his last two seasons and producing 13.5 career sacks, 22.0 tackles for loss, and 129 tackles. In 2023, he finished second on the team with 8.0 TFLs and 4.5 sacks after a strong 2022 that included 7 sacks and 10.0 TFLs, showing he can win both with burst and discipline. He also overcame a serious earlier health setback in his career and has been praised as a resilient, high-character locker-room presence, making him a good fit for teams that value production, maturity, and effort off the edge.
