Daniel Akinkunmi, who is the No 1 England prospect and No.1 NFL Player in International 2024 Class has decided to commit himself to the University of Oklahoma, find out more about him and his age and height
Notably, Daniel Akinkunmi is the first-ever overseas player to commit to the University of Oklahoma.
Who is Daniel Akinkunmi, bio, age, height, parents, university, nationality, stats and ranking
BREAKING: Class of 2024 OT Daniel Akinkunmi has Committed to Oklahoma!
The 6’5 300 OT from London, England chose the Sooners over Clemson, Baylor, and Miami
Is ranked as the No. 1 Player Internationally in the ‘24 Class https://t.co/aCSqb907MH pic.twitter.com/lW8bROqraW
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 12, 2023
BREAKING: NFL Academy OL and London native Daniel Akinkunmi announces his commitment to #Oklahoma.
“I feel like Oklahoma is the next up-and-coming program and people need to watch out,” Akinkunmi said. “We’re coming. We’re moving to a new conference the SEC, the biggest and… pic.twitter.com/U8DQrevjd6
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) October 12, 2023
The upcoming NFL star decided to join the Sooners, choosing them over tempting offers from Clemson and Baylor. While his DOB isn’t known, he is aged between 17-20 years.
The cost of doing what he loves is high, about $1,200 a month and he commented on how his parents supported him.
“My parents split it. My mom and stepfather pay for two months and my dad pays for my food and then it switches back and forth. I’m so grateful to all of them for sacrificing so much to do what I love.”
Daniel Akinkunmi bio
Daniel Akinkunmi is an upcoming NFL prospect hails from London, England. He is a three-star offensive tackle and was part of the 70-man NFL Academy. He is also the No. 1 prospect from England in the Class of 2024. The talented youngster recently decided to commit to Oklahoma and shared the following:
Joining the Sooner program is amazing. It’s a step forward for internationals in general. I spoke to Coach Venables about it and I was one of the first true national players to go to Oklahoma. They had [a] player from Canada but the first person from overseas making a commitment and coming to Oklahoma. Hopefully we can build off that legacy.”
Height and weight
Daniel Akinkunmi curently stands at a height of 6-foot-5 and roughly weighs around 300 pounds.
Daniel Akinkunmi commits to Oklahoma
NFL prospect Daniel Akinkunmi has decided to commit to Oklahoma and expressed his desire to join a program with a strong winning culture, which he believes exist at OU. Another reason that that influenced his decision is because of Coach V, Brent Venables and Coach B. Following his decision to join, Daniel shared about his connection with them.
The youngster is fond of Coach Venables’ energy and dedication, while Coach B’s experience and passion for the game have motivated him to join. Akinkunmi anticipates the opportunity to play as a left or right tackle in his first year, further solidifying his decision. Upon joining the University of Oklahoma, Akinkunmi is now part of Coach Brent Venables’ impressive recruiting class for 2024. He will join other standout prospects like five-star defensive lineman David Stone and four-star running back Taylor Tatum alongside other.
Daniel Akinkunmi a future NFL prospect
Akinkunmi is currently one of the most talented future prospects of the NFL, ranking at No. 659 in the On3 Industry Ranking. The On3 Industry Ranking is a composite ranking based on the assessments of major recruiting media companies. Moreover, he is the No. 42 offensive tackle, which shows his prowess in his position. Aside from that, his athletic abilities have also garnered a lot of attention in the NFL world. Daniel will undoubtedly serve as a key asset for the University of Oklahoma.