Justin Okoronkwo
- position LB
- height 6-3
- weight 215
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Munich, Germany
- High school Therese von Bayern School
- Previous School Alabama
- position LB
- height 6-3
- weight 215
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Munich, Germany
- High school Therese von Bayern School
- Previous School Alabama
Justin Okoronkwo Bio
International player from Germany who matriculated to Columbia after a one-year stint at Alabama… standout athlete with tons of upside who is just learning the game of football… joined the Gamecocks in January… looks to earn playing time at linebacker and on special teams at South Carolina.
2024 (Freshman)
Saw action in all 13 games for Alabama at linebacker and on special teams… totaled 14 stops, including half a tackle for a loss… saw his first collegiate action against Western Kentucky… recorded his first tackle against USF on kickoff coverage… credited with two stops on defense in the win at Wisconsin… put together a big day against Missouri, notching five tackles on defense… added two tackles from his linebacker post while continuing his work on special teams against Mercer.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Therese von Bayern School in Munich, Germany… learned to play football with club teams… considered the top-ranked player from Germany by all major outlets… selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
PERSONAL
Justin Okoronkwo was born March 1, 2003 in Germany… an international prospect who grew up doing gymnastics and playing soccer.
