| Alex Okafor |
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 | Class:
Senior
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| Hometown:
Pflugerville, Texas
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| High School:
Pflugerville
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| Height / Weight:
6-4½ / 260
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| Position:
DE
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| Experience:
Sr.-3L
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Third-year player who has appeared in 39 games on the defensive line, including 21 starts ... 2011 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-American ... unanimous first team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches) in 2011 ... also named first team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and second team (San Antonio Express-News) ... was on the 2011 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award watch list ... transitioned back to full-time defensive end from the defensive tackle in spring 2011 ... registered 110 tackles (49 solo), 9.5 sacks, 20 TFL, 36 pressures, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery for his career ... started all 13 games, posting 58 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three pass breakups, 17 pressures, two caused fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2011 ... appeared in 12 games, starting eight, as a sophomore ... posted 30 tackles (14 solo), 2.5 sacks, four TFL, 13 pressures and one forced fumble ... played in 14 games as a true freshman ... named to the All-Big 12 freshman team by Sporting News ... posted 22 tackles, two TFL, a forced fumble and six pressures ... enrolled in January '09 and took part in spring drills ... a prep All-American ... started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... ranked as the nation's top defensive end by Rivals ... a two-time academic all-district selection ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2010/Fall 2010).
JUNIOR(2011)
Started all 13 games at defensive end ... AFCA FBS Coaches' All-American ... unanimous first team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches) ... also named first team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and second team (San Antonio Express-News) ... on the 2011 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award watch list ... posted 58 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three pass breakups, 17 pressures, two caused fumbles and one fumble recovery on the season ... helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) ... also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) ... tallied a career-high eight tackles with one sack, one TFL, one fumble recovery and one pressure at Iowa State ... recorded seven tackles, three TFL, one sack and three pressures against Kansas State to help the defense limit the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense ... finished with eight tackles including two TFL and one sack at Missouri ... had two sacks, three pressures and six tackles against Texas Tech to earn the team's Defensive Player of the Week award ... posted four tackles, two TFL, one sack and two caused fumbles against Kansas to earn CFPA honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... recorded five tackles, two TFL, one sack and two pressures versus Oklahoma State ... had two tackles, one pass breakup and four pressures at Texas A&M to earn CFPA honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... had eight tackles at Baylor ... recorded two tackles, one TFL and one pressure in the season-opening win against Rice ... notched two tackles, one PBU and one pressure against BYU ... recorded three tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Oklahoma ... helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and negative two rushing yards ... posted four tackles while helping the defense hold California to seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense in the Holiday Bowl.
SOPHOMORE (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games on the defensive line, including eight starts at defensive tackle, and on special teams ... helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg) and pass defense (161.6 ypg) ... posted 30 tackles (14 solo), 2.5 sacks, four TFL, 13 pressures and one forced fumble ... registered two tackles (one solo) versus Wyoming ... recorded two tackles (one solo), 0.5 sacks, one TFL and three pressures at Texas Tech ... tallied one tackle against UCLA ... notched four tackles (three solo) and one pressure at No. 8 Oklahoma ... recorded three tackles (two solo), one sack, one TFL and one pressure at No. 5/4 Nebraska ... logged one tackle and one pressure versus Iowa State ... registered seven tackles (four solo) at Kansas State ... tallied two tackles, one sack, one TFL, one forced fumble and three pressures versus No. 12/11 Oklahoma State ... collected three tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Florida Atlantic ... posted five tackles (one solo) and three pressures against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Appeared in 14 games at defensive end and on special teams ... named to the All-Big 12 freshman team by Sporting News ... helped UT rank 12th nationally in scoring defense (16.7 ppg), third in total defense (251.9 ypg), first in rushing defense (72.4 ypg), 10th in pass efficiency defense (100.5 rating) and 19th in pass defense (179.6 ypg) ... UT also ranked first nationally in INTs (25) and tied for first in forced turnovers (37) ... posted 22 tackles, two TFL, a forced fumble and six pressures ... registered four tackles, two TFL and a pressure against ULM ... posted two tackles and a pressure at Wyoming ... notched a tackle versus Texas Tech ... registered a pressure against UTEP ... tallied a tackle versus Colorado ... logged a tackle, a forced fumble and pressure against No. 20 Oklahoma ... notched three tackles at Missouri ... registered a tackle at Oklahoma State ... posted a tackle and a pressure against UCF ... tallied four tackles and a pressure at Baylor ... recorded a tackle versus Kansas ... posted two tackles at Texas A&M ... added a tackle in the BCS Championship game against No. 1 Alabama.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by George Herrmann at Pflugerville H.S. ... a prep All-American and two-time all-state performer at defensive end ... tabbed a 2008 Parade All-American ... a second-team All-USA selection by USA Today and a second-team EA Sports All-American ... started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... participated in the inaugural Hawaii Prep Football Classic ... a three-year starter and letterman at defensive end and a two-time letterman in basketball ... rated as the nation's top strongside DE and the 14th-best prospect on Rivals' top 100 national list ... a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects ... ranked as the top DE in Texas by ESPNU ... totaled 131 tackles and 20 sacks in his final two seasons ... led Pflugerville to a 21-7 record ... a first-team 5A all-state selection by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also a first-team all-district 25-5A and all-CenTex selection ... registered 59 tackles, 12 sacks, 17 TFL, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt ... tabbed honorable mention 5A all-state by the TSWA as a junior ... also a first-team all-district 14-5A and all-CenTex selection ... helped lead Pflugerville to a 13-4 record and a berth in the 5A Div. II state championship ... notched 72 tackles and eight sacks ... a two-time academic all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... lived in Arlington until age seven and Houston from ages seven to nine before moving to Pflugerville ... enrolled in the college of liberal arts ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2010/Fall 2010) ... two-time prep academic all-district selection ... active in community service ... volunteered to work at the Timmerman Elementary Science Fair ... cousin, Ben Nelson, graduated from Texas in 2007 ... cousin, Eric Alexander, played football at LSU (2000-03).
THE OKAFOR FILE
Nickname: Big Oak
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Outkast
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Law & Order: SVU
I can't believe I watch: My Super Sweet 16
Favorite movie: Sandlot
Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith, Jessica Alba
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Wolverine
Favorite cartoon character: Iron Man
Favorite CD: "Word of Mouf" by Ludacris
Favorite video game: Madden '10
Nobody knows I can: Yo-yo
2009
| Opponent |
Solo |
Ast |
Total |
TFL |
QBS |
INT |
PBU |
CF |
FR |
QBH |
| Louisiana-Monroe |
1 |
3 |
4 |
2.0-5 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Wyoming |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Texas Tech |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| UTEP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Colorado |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Oklahoma |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Missouri |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Oklahoma State |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Central Florida |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Baylor |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Kansas |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Texas A&M |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Nebraska |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Alabama |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2010
| Opponent |
Solo |
Ast |
Total |
TFL |
QBS |
INT |
PBU |
CF |
FR |
QBH |
| Rice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Wyoming |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Texas Tech |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1.0-7 |
0.5-7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| UCLA |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Oklahoma |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Nebraska |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1.0-7 |
1.0-7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Iowa State |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Baylor |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Kansas State |
4 |
3 |
7 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Oklahoma State |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1.0-20 |
1.0-20 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| Florida Atlantic |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Texas A&M |
1 |
4 |
5 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2011
| Opponent |
Solo |
Ast |
Total |
TFL |
QBS |
INT |
PBU |
CF |
FR |
QBH |
| Rice |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1.0-1 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| BYU |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| UCLA |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Iowa State |
3 |
5 |
8 |
1.0-1 |
1.0-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Oklahoma |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1.0-3 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Oklahoma State |
1 |
3 |
4 |
2.0-2 |
1.0-1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Kansas |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2.0-13 |
1.0-8 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Texas Tech |
2 |
4 |
6 |
2.0-15 |
2.0-15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Missouri |
4 |
4 |
8 |
2.0-8 |
1.0-7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Kansas State |
4 |
3 |
7 |
3.0-6 |
1.0-4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Texas A&M |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Baylor |
6 |
2 |
8 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Cal |
1 |
3 |
4 |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Year |
G/GS |
Solo |
Ast |
Total |
TFL |
QBS |
INT |
PBU |
CF |
FR |
QBH |
| 2009 |
14/0 |
10 |
12 |
22 |
2.0-5 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
| 2010 |
12/8 |
14 |
16 |
30 |
4.0-34 |
2.5-34 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
| 2011 |
13/13 |
26 |
30 |
56 |
14.0-49 |
7.0-36 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
| Total |
39/21 |
50 |
58 |
108 |
20.0-83 |
9.5-70 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
32 |
