College career
Okoronkwo redshirted as a freshman in 2013. He then spent his redshirt freshman and redshirt sophomore seasons in 2014 and 2015 as a reserve linebacker, recording 17 tackles and four sacks in 20 games. He broke out as a junior in 2016, earning Second-team All-Big 12 honors while starting 12 games (missing one due to an injury). He recorded 71 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and two forced fumbles. [3]
As a senior in 2017, he was named the co-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was voted an Associated Press Second-Team All-American, as well as earning First-team All-Big 12) honors. In 2017, he started all 14 games, recording 75 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two pass breakups. [4] [5]
In his 4-year career at Oklahoma from 2014-2017, Okoronkwo played in 46 games with 26 starts. He recorded 164 career tackles with 34.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, five pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. [6] Okoronkwo graduated from Oklahoma in December 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in African and African-American Studies. [7]
Professional career
Houston Texans
On March 23, 2022, Okoronkwo signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. [17]
Cleveland Browns
On March 15, 2023, Okoronkwo signed a three-year, $19 million contract with the Cleveland Browns. [18]
On June 26, 2025, Okoronkwo was released by the Browns. [19]
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