Texas picked up one of the best in-state prospects available for the 2026 recruiting class, with a prized offensive lineman.

Okpala is a four-star prospect, according to 247Sports' composite rankings, and the No. 27 edge prospect in the nation and No. 35 player in Texas. In 2024 he totaled 55 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State was unable to land five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo on July 4, but the elite 2026 lineman made it a stunner.