Oklahoma State lands 2023 Texas Linebacker Ike Esonwune

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State has landed a commitment from 2023 Manor, Texas, linebacker Ike Esonwune. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker is the 14th commitment of the 2023 cycle of the Cowboys.

Esonwune chose the Cowboys over offers from Tulsa, UNLV, and Prairie View A&M. Oklahoma State made a late run at Esonwune, causing him to decommit from Tulsa just one week ago. Now, he is committed and will sign with the Cowboys. 

The Cowboys are loading up at the linebacker position for the future and Esonwune gives them not only depth but a player they can mold and build from the ground up. He got some early playing time as a sophomore at Manor but became a starter in his junior season. 

In his two seasons, 21 games, at the helm of the defense, Esonwune accumulated 121 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions, six pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. 

Esonwune marks the ninth defensive commitment for the Pokes in the class, joining DB Lardarius Webb Jr. (JUCO), LB Justin Wright (Tulsa), DE Jaedon Foreman, S Kam Franklin, DE Ricky Lolohea, CB Dylan Smith, LB Poasa Utu and S RJ Lester.