Moses Okpala decided to announce his decision last night at his high school football game. He ended up picking Illinois over Missouri and Nebraska. This was a huge get for the Illini and one that will impact the defense for years to come.
Okpala is a 6-foot-7, 250-pound strong-side defensive end from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 507 player in the class of 2019 and the No. 36 strong-side defensive end in the nation. He is also the No. 11 player in the state of Missouri as well.