Midoho Okpokowuruk

Bio

Midoho has the potential to be listed on many post-season honor teams in his final season on the Golden Eagle roster...an impact player who can wreak havoc with opponent gameplans...returned to the Golden Eagle lineup in 2013 after sitting out the 2012 season...outstanding potential has him listed as the projected starter at the outside linebacker/defensive end spot...an outstanding prospect coming out of high school, he raised his stock during his first season as a redshirt with outstanding efforts on the scout teams...has gotten stronger and quicker during past four years...great mobility and quickness...a dangerous rusher for every opposing quarterback...has a knack for getting to the ball carrier or passer.

AT TECH (IN 2013): Midoho played in all 12 games upon his return to action and finished with 23 total tackles, including two quarterback sacks and six tackles-for-loss...managed to track down the ball carrier behind the line in eight games....had career high of four tackles against Southeast Missouri, three of them solo stops...found his way onto the tackle chart in 11 of 12 games.

(IN 2012): Midoho was not on the Golden Eagle roster in 2012.

(IN 2011): Midoho saw action in three games in the 2011 championship season, making three tackles in the season opener against Maryville College...also saw playing time against Southeast Missouri and Jacksonville State without any additional stats.

(IN 2010): Midoho spent his first year on the roster wearing redshirt status...worked diligently in the weight room and film room...was a standout on the scout teams.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner as a defensive end under coach Rick Whitt at The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Midoho Okpokowuruk was the league leader in tackles-for-loss and ranked second in the conference in quarterback sacks...a versatile athlete, he also lettered four years in track & field, combining his speed with his strength while competing in the sprints, shot put and discus...also a three-year letterman on the basketball squad for the Blue Tornado.

PERSONAL: The son of Paul and Helen Okpokowuruk...full name is Midoho Paul Okpokowuruk...birthdate is August 20, 1992....majoring in mechanical engineering.