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HIGHLIGHTS
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GET TO KNOW
SAM OKUAYINONU
- Rated a three-star recruit (247Sports).
- Rated the sixth-best JUCO strong side defensive end in the nation
- Notched 62 total tackles (21.5 for loss) with 17.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
- Named the Minnesota College Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
- All-Region and All-MCAC First-Team selection.
- Native of Liberia and lived there until he was 12 years old.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“Sam is extremely explosive and has a high motor. He’ll be a great pass rusher for us. He’ll be a guy that can get to the quarterback at will, a guy that can create a lot of disruption in the backfield, and he’s just a very tenacious player.”
DELBERT COWSETTE
Defensive Line Coach
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SOCIAL MEDIA
I am going to keep this short and save the speech for later. I thank God for the blessings and guidance, I thank my mom for her hard work and support. I am 100% committed to Maryland. 🐢🐢 @CoachLocks @TerpCoachJP @coachBrawl pic.twitter.com/BgPATTUHK1
— Samuel Okuayinonu (@okuayinonu) January 27, 2019
More from Sam Okuayinonu (@okuayinonu) of Mesabi Range (@NorsemanFootbal). I asked him what made him decide on Maryland? pic.twitter.com/iY4UcJWNpk
— Dan Williamson (@Dan_Williamson) February 6, 2019
Welcome to #TerpNation!!
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) February 6, 2019
Sam Okuayinonu [@okuayinonu]
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Defensive End | Lowell, MA #LOCKedIn🔒 pic.twitter.com/POeE1mbEss
Opportunity knocked for Sam Okuayinonu (@okuayinonu) and he opened the door! After a standout season with Mesabi Range (@NorsemanFootbal) of the @NJCAA, he will be signing with NCAA Division I Maryland!https://t.co/7A7oFjrUKs
— Dan Williamson (@Dan_Williamson) February 6, 2019
