Colorado transfer defensive lineman Samuel Okunlola is committing to Virginia Tech via the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He just finished up his junior season in Boulder.
Okunlola played high school football at Thayer Academy (Brockton, MA), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 840 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted algorithm that compiles all major recruiting media services.
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Moreover, Okunlola was rated as a three-star prospect in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings. He was the No. 570 overall recruit, and the No. 64 overall defensive lineman available after entering their name into the portal before committing to a new beginning. You can check out the full rankings HERE to see where each athlete slots in.
The 2025-26 college football transfer portal lasted 15 days, spanning from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16. Players have had just over two weeks to enter the portal, but they’re not under a deadline to commit when they enter. Traditionally, the cut-off for committing has been how late a school can enroll a player through admissions, which varies throughout the sport.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X (formerly Twitter) account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
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Meanwhile, former Penn State cornerback Kenny Woseley committed to Virginia Tech out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent two years with the program.
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Woseley finished the season with 10 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and one pass deflection in 13 games. He saved a year of eligibility in 2024 by playing in just four games.
As a member of the Class of 2024, Woseley was a three-star recruit out of Philadelphia (Pa.) Imhotep Institute, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 15 overall prospect in the state, the No. 64 cornerback in the class and the No. 615 overall prospect in the class.
Woseley reunites with James Franklin, who took over Virginia Tech this cycle. During an appearance on Rivals’ College Football National Signing Day show on YouTube, Franklin opened up about what went into building out Virginia Tech’s hastily-put-together 2026 signing class. That included how much contact he had with recruits during his month-long hiatus.
— On3’s Nick Kosko contributed to this article.
