South Carolina Gamecocks#17 · LB Justin Okoronkwo
76 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Munich
Justin Okoronkwo is a LB (#17) for South Carolina, from Munich. In the 2026 season he has 37 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 8
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 3
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 8
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 6
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 12
Frame 13
Experience 13
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2026 season
37
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Justin Okoronkwo career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SC | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SC | 12 | 63 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | ALA | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 114 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Kentucky | L 34-35 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Alabama | L 18-49 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Mississippi State | L 34-41 | 14 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Towson | W 45-9 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Kent State | W 57-0 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSouth Carolina LB: #17
- ClassJunior
- HometownMunich
Justin Okoronkwo: South Carolina LB profile and stats
Justin Okoronkwo is a LB (#17) for South Carolina, from Munich. This profile tracks Justin Okoronkwo's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the South Carolina roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where South Carolina sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Justin Okoronkwo play for?
Justin Okoronkwo plays for South Carolina, wearing #17 at LB.
What position does Justin Okoronkwo play?
Justin Okoronkwo is a LB for South Carolina.
How tall is Justin Okoronkwo?
Justin Okoronkwo is 6-3 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Justin Okoronkwo in?
Justin Okoronkwo is listed as a junior on the South Carolina roster.
Where is Justin Okoronkwo from?
Justin Okoronkwo is from Munich.
How many tackles does Justin Okoronkwo have?
Justin Okoronkwo has 37 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.