The Colorado junior defensive lineman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Okunlola joined Buffalo before the 2024 season after two years in Pittsburgh. In 2024, he started 10 games and finished with 30 tackles, eight quarterback rushes, seven tackles for loss, three sacks, three third downs and one pass breakup. In 2025, he only participated in the season opener and then suffered a season-ending injury.
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The Bulls sorely missed the Brockton, Mass., native’s impact on a defensive line that struggled against the run game. He projects to be one of the top defensive linemen on Colorado’s 2025 roster.
Okulola will enter the portal when it opens on Jan. 2 with one year of eligibility remaining.
The defensive lineman joins a growing list of notable Buffaloes planning to transfer. As of Dec. 27, the group includes running back Dallan Hayden, linebacker Shaun Myers, tight end Alexander McPherson, wide receiver Omarion Miller, safety Tawfiq Byard, DT Jehiem Oatis, LB Mantrez Walker and DT Brandon Davis-Swain, among others.
As in nearly every transfer portal cycle, the defensive line will be a focal point for Deion Sanders’ team as they work to assemble a more complete 2026 roster.
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