2024 DE Obinna Onwuka Talks Top 7 as He Nears a Decision

Class of 2024 defensive end Obinna Onwuka (6'3", 225 lbs) of Charles Herbert Flowers HS in Upper Marlboro, Maryland released his top seven schools recently which included West Virginia. Joining WVU on that list are Boston College, Maryland, Memphis, Penn State, USC, and Virginia Tech.

I’d first like to thank god for giving me the ability to play this game, with that being said here’s my Top 7️⃣ Schools! pic.twitter.com/JYKDtSLzf1
— © Obinna Onwuka © (@famoussbinna) March 20, 2023

Onwuka explained why each of the seven schools made his top list.

"Boston College is a prestigious place and I have family ties there. Maryland will always be my hometown, so why not the crib? Memphis has great coaches and awesome fans. USC, Virginia Tech, and Penn State all have great programs. And at WVU, they start their freshmen and give them a lot of in-game reps in their first year. That's what really stood out to me."

Onwuka has been in touch with the staff at WVU for several months, mainly speaking to co-defensive coordinator, ShaDon Brown, whom he's developed a "great" relationship with.

The Maryland product took an unofficial visit to WVU back in January and walked away stunned by what the program had to offer. "The facilities were honestly one of the best I've seen." In addition to WVU, Onwuka has also taken visits to Maryland, and Virginia Tech.

He tells Mountaineers Now that there is no set decision date, but that one will be coming "very soon."

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