Nick Saban continues to take his recruiting tactics for Alabama football to international borders.
RELATED: Germany LB Justin Okoronko commits to Alabama
After landing Olaus Alinen, a four-star offensive lineman, from Finland in the 2023 class, Saban and Robert Bala (inside linebackers coach) teamed up to get a 2024 linebacker commitment from Germany. Justin Okoronko committed to the Tide on Sunday over Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, and Penn State. The 6-foot-3, 223-pounder is very talented at his position.
Alabama fans are reacting on Twitter to the news. The responses from supporters are below.
Another HOF edge or Derrick Henry Jr?? https://t.co/SfNSGTu295
— JAKE YAGER (@CoachYager) July 9, 2023
This shit overseas https://t.co/YD4HKV6Jjt
— Nino (@Escobar4L) July 9, 2023
— MICHAEL X 🥋 (@MichaelJ_NoFox) July 9, 2023
Welcome to the family young warrior. #RTR
— Dragon (@_kevintcook) July 9, 2023
😳😳😳😳😳😳🤫
— Deuce✌🏽⚡️ (@Deuce2Perry) July 9, 2023
Goat 🐐🐐🐐
— gears of war Fenix edition (@GearsEdition) July 9, 2023
According to Okoronkwo’s social media, he runs a 4.49 40-time.
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