The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Kosi Okpala
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 239
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Mayde Creek
A first-year linebacker from Houston, Texas ... early enrolled during spring 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … ranked No. 8 recruit in Texas per 247Sports … tabbed No. 18 recruit in Texas by Rivals … rated the No. 9 edge recruit and No. 58 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 17 edge recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 28 outside linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN … named the Houston Touchdown Club's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … as a senior, racked up 40 tackles (27 solo) including 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks … also registered 17 quarterback hurries, two passes defended and a blocked punt … had six carries for 32 yards (5.3 ypc) and one touchdown … as a junior, logged 55 tackles (39 solo) including 17 tackles for loss and five sacks … also posted 21 quarterback hurries, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and one recovery … earned 11 snaps on offense, rushing for 76 yards (6.9 ypc) … as a sophomore, tallied 66 tackles (48 solo) including 12 tackles for loss and two sacks … also notched eight quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and a forced fumble … also ran track for Mayde Creek HS.
