Mayde Creek (TX) linebacker Kosi Okpala announced his commitment to the University of Texas this afternoon in front of his classmates, teammates, and family at the Houston-area high school.
It goes without saying that the Longhorn coaching staff is elated that they were able to keep one of the top ranked in-state prospects from heading out of state to the likes of Alabama, Miami, or Michigan in 2026.
The 6'2", 230-pound LB/DE-hybrid brings his tenacious, mean streak to Pete Kwiatkowski's defense in 2026, and he's built similarly to how Colin Simmons was coming out of high school in 2024. Okpala has a knack for bursting into the backfield and being incredibly disruptive at an unusually high clip, often from his two-point stance on the edge.
Shoutout to our very own @Kosi_Okpala on his commitment to play football at THE University of TEXAS! 🤘🏾🐂
— MAYDE CREEK RAMS (@MCRamFootball) July 3, 2025
Your Mayde Creek Football family couldn’t be more proud. The work, the grind, the dedication — it’s all paying off. Go do big things in Austin, Kosi!#CreekMayde #Committed pic.twitter.com/GBje90PDbB
As a junior in 2024 he totaled 55 tackles, 17 TFL, 5 sacks, 21 QB hurries, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
"Texas was the right choice because of the coach, staff, players and the connections I've built throughout my recruiting process."Okpala to Rivals.com
He's primed for a massive season as a senior in 2025, and it's going to be exciting to see how he ends his high school career before officially becoming a Texas Longhorn in 2026.