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Ebele Okakpu Scout.com Headlines:
Freshman Preview: Roswell's Ebele Okapu
GAVSV.com Feature
-by NoleDigest.com Jun 13, 2008
Signee Update: Ebele Okakpu
Ga. linebacker is working with a special training center this spring.
-by InsideCarolina.com May 9, 2008
Okakpu, Harris Make it Official
IC reports from Wednesday's Signing Day ceremony in Atlanta.
-by InsideCarolina.com Feb 6, 2008
Okakpu Ready to Compete
Ga. linebacker officially became a Tar Heel on Wednesday.
-by InsideCarolina.com Feb 6, 2008
Okakpu Finishes Strong; Schedules UNC Trip
Four-star LB commitment is only taking one official visit - to Chapel Hill.
-by InsideCarolina.com Dec 20, 2007
Midseason Update: Ebele Okakpu
IC checks in on the UNC linebacker commitment.
-by InsideCarolina.com Oct 3, 2007
MLB Ebele Okakpu: Speedy LB
-by Scout.com Sep 20, 2007
Game Footage: Ebele Okakpu
IC staff recorded highlights of the future Tar Heel LB over the weekend.
-by InsideCarolina.com Sep 5, 2007
Junior Season Video: Ebele Okakpu
IC got its hands on additional game tapes of the UNC commitment and compiled the following clips.
-by InsideCarolina.com Aug 30, 2007
Up Close: Ebele Okakpu, Part II
The second installment of IC's on-location feature about the UNC commitment.
-by InsideCarolina.com Aug 22, 2007
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Ebele Okakpu
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 40: 4.5
Position: LB
Date of Birth: 04/20/1990
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Roswell HS
(Roswell, GA)

2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: MLB Pos Rank: #11 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
Okakpu has good speed and exceptional closing speed. Once Okakpu recognizes the play he shows a great first step towards the ball carrier and get there in a hurry. He tackles well and at times is a very big hitter. Okakpu runs well both north-south and sideline to sideline. Okakpu shows excellent instincts for the linebacker position. He gets off blocks quickly and really fills the hole.


Biography:
As a junior, Okakpu had 121 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 4 fumble recoveries as he led his team to the state championship game. He also plays basketball for his school.

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
North Carolina Verbal Yes   01/11/2008
Auburn No Interest Yes   None  
Clemson No Interest Yes   None  
Georgia No Interest Yes   None  
Miami (Fl) No Interest Yes   None  
Virginia Tech No Interest Yes   None