Okpala is a four-star prospect, according to 247Sports' composite rankings, and the No. 27 edge prospect in the nation and No. 35 player in Texas. In 2024 he totaled 55 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State was unable to land five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo on July 4, but the elite 2026 lineman made it a stunner.

“BREAKING: Four-Star LB Kosi Okpala has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @rivals,” Hayes Fawcett said in a post. “The 6’3 225 LB from Katy, TX chose the Longhorns over Penn State & Miami.” Kosi Okpala had a quick message to share with Longhorns fans upon his commitment to the Texas football team: “It’s a new era hook em,” he said.