Justin Okoronkwo, Class of 2024 LB from Germany, announces B1G commitment

Justin Okoronkwo has found a home in the Big Ten. The linebacker prospect from Germany has committed to play for Mike Locksley’s Maryland program.

Okoronkwo made the announcement Tuesday on social media.

After a talking with my Family & Coaches, I’m excited to announce that I am committed to @TerpsFootball! Special thank you to @JoshAlaeze @BCollierPPI & @PPIRecruits for believing in me & helping me turn this Dream into reality #TerpsNation pic.twitter.com/Hr8dxm8BDD

— Justin Okoronkwo (@Okoronkw1Justin) November 29, 2022

Okoronkwo, a Class of 2024 recruit, impressed at a European showcase in October.

Would like to say thank you to @cpetagna247 for coming here to Essen, Germany to see Europe’s best compete at the @PPIRecruits all star game & Camp. I’m honored to be called the “Alpha Dog” in the article with @247Sports @BCollierPPI @JoshAlaeze pic.twitter.com/o9EUPhGsYb

— Justin Okoronkwo (@Okoronkw1Justin) October 23, 2022

Okoronkwo’s Maryland offer came earlier this month. He also tweeted about being offered by Michigan and Penn State.

After a great conversation with @CoachLocks I‘m blessed to announce that I have recived an offer from @TerpsFootball #GoTerps @PPIRecruits @BCollierPPI @JoshAlaeze pic.twitter.com/1NXXUpBwO8

— Justin Okoronkwo (@Okoronkw1Justin) November 18, 2022

Highlights from the 6-3, 200-pound linebacker can be viewed below:

Go and check out my new highlight tape!! 👀🎬 @PPIRecruits @BCollierPPI @JoshAlaeze Full tape: https://t.co/tp4HDMkDod pic.twitter.com/ntTe0RkwDc

— Justin Okoronkwo (@Okoronkw1Justin) September 2, 2022

Okoronkwo is the first pledge in Maryland’s 2024 recruiting class.

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.