OSITA EKWONU
Providence Day High School; Charlotte, N.C.
Measurements: 6’2”, 215 lbs.
Accolades: Consensus four-star prospect; No. 12 inside linebacker in the country, per rivals.com, No. 10 prospect in North Carolina and No. 228 overall.
Other Notable Offers: He could have chosen from Alabama, Auburn or Michigan, but Ekwonu’s decision seemed to always center around Notre Dame.
Projected Position: Linebacker.
Quick Take: With athleticism to spare, Ekwonu could be a candidate at rover early in his career. Irish defensive coordinator Clark Lea can never have enough of those, but it is more likely Ekwonu stays inside to utilize his physicality, even if still needing a bit of weight to emphasize that.