Alex Okafor (May 25, 2008), currently ranked #43
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| A.O.: I started playing in the 7th grade. |
| N2FL: When and who was your first scholarship offer? |
| A.O.: I received my first scholarship offer from Nebraska, on September 1st, 2007. |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| A.O.: I have currently received 14 offers. |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| A.O.: My favorite team was LSU because my cousin used to play for them. |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| A.O.: My favorite NFL team is the Jacksonville Jaguars. |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| A.O.: I try to mold my game around Julius Peppers. |
| N2FL: Any particular reason for the jersey number? |
| A.O.: Not really that's just the number my school gave me so I've always stuck with it. |
| N2FL: You committed to Texas in March, why did you decide to end the process so early? |
| A.O.: I knew where I wanted to go, so there's really no point in waiting. Plus the recruiting process was getting hectic, so I wanted to get it out the way. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| A.O.: It was a combination of playing time, location, academics, and tradition. It doesn't get any better than having a big time program 20 minutes away from your home. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| A.O.: Yes, but I don't really pay much attention to them. |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Texas? |
| A.O.: Coach Oscar Giles |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Longhorns, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else? |
| A.O.: No, I've already seen what I've wanted to see from other programs. |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Longhorns, and what was it about Texas that ultimately sold you on them? |
| A.O.: Yes, it was actually between Texas, LSU, and Stanford. But really Texas had the best combination between academics, location and playing time. |
| N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths? |
| A.O.: I view myself as an elite pass rusher that plays very athletically. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| A.O.: I would like to get stronger so that I can play against some of the bigger offensive linemen. |
| N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play? |
| A.O.: Defensive End |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| A.O.: If I'm not ready to play then I don't mind redshirting. But if I'm ready to play then I want to get on the field as soon as possible. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| A.O.: I'm still not sure yet but I've been thinking about engineering or business. |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| A.O.: My goals are to win a state title and to get better as a player. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| A.O.: LSU told me that they are about to form a dynasty that college football has never seen before. |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Texas with you? |
| A.O.: Yes. Myself, Marcus Davis, Calvin Howell and Jamarkus McFarland talk all of the time. |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| A.O.: My parents because they are the hardest working people I know. |