The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Kosi Okpala - 2026 Football Roster
Roster
Kosi Okpala
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Mayde Creek
- Major:
- Interested in Management Information Systems
CAREER HIGHS
- Tackles: 1 (4x) // last vs. Florida, 10/17/26
- Solo Tackles: 1 (3x) // last vs. Florida, 10/17/26
- Tackles for loss: 1 // vs. UTSA, 9/19/26
- Sacks: N/A
- Interceptions: N/A
- Pass breakups: N/A
- Forced fumbles: N/A
- Fumbles recovered: N/A
- Blocked kicks: N/A
A first-year linebacker from Houston, Texas ... early enrolled during spring 2026 ... has played in six career games.
FRESHMAN (2026)
Has played in six games ... made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5), recording one tackle for a loss of two yards ... logged a solo stop for a loss of three yards against UTSA (9/19) ... tabbed one solo tackle at No. 14/13 Tennessee (9/26) ... saw action against Oklahoma (10/10) ... registered a solo stop vs. Florida (10/17) and No. 7/7 Ole Miss (10/24).
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.
