Chidi Okonya commits to Vols

KNOXVILLE — Defensive end Chidi Okonya, a rising senior at Riverdale (Ga.) High School, announced Friday night that he has committed to Tennessee.

Okonya, who is rated three stars according to 247Sports.com's composite index, chose the Vols over Duke, Clemson and Stanford.

"Tennessee has an excellent business school, tremendous academic resources, world-class athletic facilities and a very passionate fan base," the 6-foot-7, 230-pound Okonya said in a statement. "Most importantly, I have developed a really sound relationship with the coaching staff. Tennessee is the school where I felt most comfortable calling my next home."

Despite having played football for only four years, Okonya is the 266th-best prospect nationally for the class of 2016 and the 23rd best in Georgia, according to 247Sports.com. He is the 10th player, and first defensive lineman, to commit to Tennessee for next year's class.

"He loves the game and plays it like a warrior," Riverdale coach Terry Herrod said of Okonya in a statement.

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