Bruce Ailer

12/5/2024

georgia

In a surprising shift during the early signing period, Daniel Okonkwo, a promising three-star defensive back from Hillgrove High School, announced his commitment shift from Northern Illinois Huskies to the Georgia Bulldogs via social media. Standing at 6-foot and weighing in at a solid 190 pounds, Okonkwo becomes the 28th recruit to bolster the Bulldogs' 2025 class, which ranks numero three nationally just behind the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Longhorns. Having been committed to Northern Illinois since October, his decision sends a strong message about Georgia's ongoing recruiting efforts. It remains uncertain whether Okonkwo will join Georgia on a full scholarship or follow a walk-on path influenced by potential collective support. The specifics of his switch rest on conversations he had with Bulldogs' notable coaches, Coach Robinson and Coach Smart. Rated as the 748th recruit nationally and the 64th safety, Okonkwo adds valuable depth to Georgia's defensive lineup, embodyin’ what seems to be a strategic recruitment maneuver.