'19 NC LB Osita Ekwonu (Notre Dame Signee)

[Sherm Sticky]

Well, Rivals is a special group. Lacey not even in the top 250. None of Lacey, Osita, or Nana crack the top 200. Seems about right.

Wow that is crazy!

 

[arrowryan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An elite athlete with great twitch and explosion.<a href="https://twitter.com/Osita_Ekwonu59?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Osita_Ekwonu59</a> has the tools to dominate the perimeter and the versatility to rush the passer as well as make an impact on all phases of the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FightClub19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FightClub19</a> <a href="https://t.co/ls8wDRSu5f">pic.twitter.com/ls8wDRSu5f</a></p>— Clark Lea (@Coach_Lea) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Lea/status/1075363583838576649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SIGNED: North Carolina LB Osita Ekwonu has sent his National Letter of Intent to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD19</a> <a href="https://t.co/BYRvbS5kRS">https://t.co/BYRvbS5kRS</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1075364087868076032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now lacing up the gloves for the Fighting Irish is <a href="https://twitter.com/Osita_Ekwonu59?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Osita_Ekwonu59</a> an acclaimed student-athlete from Charlotte, North Carolina.<br><br>Not only are his physical traits hard to come by, but his traits off the field are even stronger.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoIrish?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoIrish</a> ☘️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FightClub19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FightClub19</a> <a href="https://t.co/DYgmduCtJe">pic.twitter.com/DYgmduCtJe</a></p>— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NDFootball/status/1075365596475416577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Osi Ekwonu is just scratching the surface as an ILB. A legit sideline to sideline athlete, he's probably going to chase down a lot of plays on the perimeter like this one for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://t.co/ISSaolHQGi">pic.twitter.com/ISSaolHQGi</a></p>— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieuyeyama/status/1075366409985617920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talk about a kid ready for this level - Osita Ekwonu has the ELITE traits that we look for in each of our players.<br><br>Have to give a ton of credit to his family - they've prepared him for the big stage!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GraduatingChampions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GraduatingChampions</a> <a href="https://t.co/UFWzME1p3I">pic.twitter.com/UFWzME1p3I</a></p>— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBrianKelly/status/1075370023533887488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I think this kid is going to end up playing the drop DE spot and terrorize QB's.

 

[Luckylucci]

I think this kid is going to end up playing the drop DE spot and terrorize QB's.

Considering he's listed as 6'1 from the ESP presser, I would highly doubt this ends up being the case. But I do think he has a chance to be really good.

I came here to post that I didn't realize he got dropped down to #373 overall at 247. No respect for a guy that had Bama, OSU, PSU, UM, Auburn, and Tenn. offers before choosing ND.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Considering he's listed as 6'1 from the ESP presser, I would highly doubt this ends up being the case. But I do think he has a chance to be really good.

I came here to post that I didn't realize he got dropped down to #373 overall at 247. No respect for a guy that had Bama, OSU, PSU, UM, Auburn, and Tenn. offers before choosing ND.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_Freeney

 

[Luckylucci]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_Freeney

Haha, yes what a perfect response. So, Ekwonu is going to be a 6'1 268 lb DE like Dwight Freeney. Sounds good, I'll bet you real life dollars this doesn't happen. How much would you like to wager?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Yes sure. Bet you a dollar for something 4 years down the road that neither of us will remember....

 

[OhioIrish31]

Yes sure. Bet you a dollar for something 4 years down the road that neither of us will remember....

I'll remember things from four years ago but not a thing from yesterday. I think Osita is going to ball!

 

[Luckylucci]

Ran a PR 11.17 100 in the State Finals. Pretty good for a 220 lb. LB

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glad to see that Osita Ekwonu found the DeLorean and traveled back in time 5 years to be a freshman again 😳 <a href="https://t.co/faBY204qad">pic.twitter.com/faBY204qad</a></p>— One Foot Down (@OneFootDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/OneFootDown/status/1143539862034886657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

He found the Tevon Coney meal plan

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I was just going to post the photo with J. Elliot in there. He looks absolutely shredded. How will he be able to put on more than 5-10 lbs in the next year?

He looks maxed out. Paging Koon's bod squad...

 

[IrishLion]

BAH GAWD THAT'S KOON'S MUSIC!

 

[irishnd31]

Thinking Koon's taking some personal time with Post#130

 

[BobbyMac]

*Breaking news*

Lisa Ann just spotted at South Bend Airport.

 

[irishnd31]

*Breaking news*

Lisa Ann just spotted at South Bend Airport.

Well, there goes my smile. NEXT.

 

[BeauBenken]

The LB Elijah Hood we never got.

 

[Irish#1]

Koon won't post until he gains his composure.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Mother of God

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[Sherm Sticky]

I’ve been saying since his recruitment that he will be a wde. And I still think he will play wde, maybe as soon as 2020 season.


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[T-Boone]

I’ve been saying since his recruitment that he will be a wde. And I still think he will play wde, maybe as soon as 2020 season.


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If that happens I hope it is only because he cannot get time ahead of Shayne Simon and Jack Lamb but he is also too good not to play.

 

[arrowryan]

I’ve been saying since his recruitment that he will be a wde. And I still think he will play wde, maybe as soon as 2020 season.


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He's 6'1" and, from the looks of that picture, I'd be surprised if he can get over 240 pounds. That doesn't make me think of a future D1 college defensive end, especially on a Power 5 team.

I know Okwara isn't heavy but he is also 6'4" and has very long arms.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

He's 6'1" and, from the looks of that picture, I'd be surprised if he can get over 240 pounds. That doesn't make me think of a future D1 college defensive end, especially on a Power 5 team.

I know Okwara isn't heavy but he is also 6'4" and has very long arms.

Exactly. He will never be a DE, he'll be manning one of the LB spots for his career at ND.

 

[Luckylucci]

I’d be fairly surprised if the plan was to pass on LB’s altogether in the 20’ class and move 1 of the 2 (current) ILB’s they recruited from the 19’ class to Drop.

 

[BobbyMac]

Remember when we were like... Dang, his brother's pretty good too?

I just saw he was on PFF's 1st Team All Freshman team. He was NCSt's starting LT this year and graded out near the top of every category.

#DaggumitQuinn!

 

[fightingirish26]

https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Inside-the-Rooms-Linebackers-147559678/

Ekwonu not listed, oversight or something happening?

 

[T-Boone]

The on paper list is sloppy as he doesn't mention Moala either but he goes on to talk about him a lot.
Does not mention Osita at all is a concern. Position change?

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says they have moved Osita Ekwonu to running back.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1300829645852606464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDBoiler]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brian Kelly says they have moved Osita Ekwonu to running back.</p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/1300829645852606464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mother of God.

 

[Luckylucci]

Just came here to post that. That's a BIG RB! He's the thunder to anyways lighting, lol.