Danny Okoye

Danny Okoye
No. 16 – Oklahoma Sooners
PositionDefensive lineman
ClassRedshirt Sophomore
Personal information
Born (2004-09-19) September 19, 2004 (age 22)
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolNOAH (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
College
Stats at ESPN

Danny Okoye (born September 19, 2004) is an American college football defensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Early life

Okoye was homeschooled and played high school football for the Northeast Oklahoma Association of Homeschools (NOAH) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a junior, he recorded six sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. Regarded as the top high school recruit in Oklahoma, Okoye committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.

College career

Okoye played sparingly in 2024, appearing in two games and earning a redshirt. Against Kent State the following season, he recorded his first career sack. Okoye finished the 2025 season with six tackles and two sacks. Entering the 2026 season, Okoye was expected to take on a larger role after his performance in 2025.

References

  1. 1 2 @itsdanielokoye (September 19, 2021). "Blessed to see 17!!! Had a great birthday down at the range today. I thank God for the greatness he has in store for me in the years to come🙏🙏🙏" (Tweet). Retrieved September 10, 2026 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Hart, Hallie (October 20, 2022). "How Tulsa homeschool standout Danny Okoye could be a 'Phantom' menace in college football". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Allen, Daniel (August 7, 2023). "'He's a generational talent': Danny Okoye aims to become first home-schooled player drafted to NFL since Tim Tebow". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hart, Hallie (September 20, 2023). "OU football: Danny Okoye of Tulsa NOAH commits to Oklahoma Sooners' 2024 recruiting class". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ Young, Mason (August 19, 2025). "OU stands ready to 'unleash' Danny Okoye, now known as 'Coyote,' on the SEC". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ Sulley, Colton (October 8, 2025). "OU football stock report: Sooners edge rusher Danny Okoye rising into Red River Rivalry". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "OU's Danny Okoye named to SEC Community Service Team". News9.com. December 4, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ Spor, Jaron (June 30, 2026). "David Pollack names breakout star who will be a 'Problem' for Oklahoma". Sooners Wire. Retrieved July 11, 2026.