Julian Okwara
Notre Dame Fighting Irish – No. 42 | |
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Position | Defensive end |
Class | Senior |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
Personal information | |
Born: | Nigeria |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
Julien Okwara is an American football defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Early years
Okwara was born in Nigeria and moved to the United States when he was in the third grade. He attended Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.[1]
College career
As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2016, he played in 11 games, recording four tackles. As a sophomore in 2017, he played in 12 of 13 games, recording 17 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception. As a junior in 2018, he started 12 of 13 games, finishing with 38 tackles and eight sacks.[2][3] Okwara returned to Notre Dame for his senior season in 2019.[4][5]
Personal life
His brother, Romeo Okwara, also played at Notre Dame and currently plays in the NFL.[6]
References
- ^ [email protected] @mikevorel, Mike Vorel South Bend Tribune. "2016 DE Julian Okwara follows brother to Notre Dame". Notre Dame Insider.
- ^ NEWS, AUSTIN HOUGH THE GOSHEN. "NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: 'Matured' Okwara leading Irish defensive line". Goshen News.
- ^ "Notre Dame sack specialist Julian Okwara gets a boost from his mother's cooking". Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Pope, LaMond. "Notre Dame defensive end Julian Okwara will return for his senior season". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Tribune, Tyler James South Bend. "Notre Dame DE Julian Okwara chased away doubts to put himself in line to chase down history". Notre Dame Insider.
- ^ "Time, talent and legacy help latest Okwara shine for Irish". AP NEWS. November 9, 2018.