Colorado According to On3's Hayes Fawcett, the junior defensive lineman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Okunlola joined Buffalo ahead of the 2024 season after two years in Pittsburgh. He started 10 games in 2024, finishing with 30 tackles, eight quarterback hurries, seven tackles for loss, three sacks, three third-down stops and a pass breakup. In 2025, he only played in the first season before suffering a season-ending injury.
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The Buffs sorely missed the Brockton, Mass. native's punch on a defensive line that struggled to resist the run. He was projected to be one of the top defensive linemen on Colorado's 2025 roster.
Okulola is set to enter the portal when it opens on January 2, with one year remaining on the eligibility period.
Defender joins growing list of famous buffalos I plan to transport it. As of December 27, this group includes running back Dallan Hayden, midfielder Sean Myers, Edge Alexander McPherson, wide receiver Omarion Miller, security Tawfik Bayard, DT Jehim OatisL. B. Mantrez Walker and DT Brandon Davis-Swain among others.
Since it's almost every transfer cycle, the defensive line will be a big focus for Deion Sanders' team as they work to build a more complete roster for 2026.
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