Okezie Alozie

Hoof Prints: Saw significant action over his first three seasons…earned a starting role in 2014 and will likely return as a starter in 2015…major is sociology.

Junior (2014): Played in 11 games and started eight… tied for fifth on the team in tackles with 49… Added five tackles for loss and three sacks… had seven tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup against Baylor (9/12)… had seven tackles and 1.5 sacks against Central Michigan (10/25)… had sacks on back-to-back plays against the Chippewas… followed that up with a pair of tackles for loss to go along with six tackles at Ohio (11/5)… had six tackles at UMass (11/28).

Sophomore (2013): Stepped up for the Bulls when injuries became a problem, appearing in all 13 games including one start against Miami (11/19)… ranked seventh on the Bulls with 45 tackles (22 solo) while recording 2.5 tackles for a loss and his first career sack against Miami (11/19)… finished with a career-high eight tackles (four solo) against Toledo (11/12)… recorded four tackles in the season opener at Ohio State (8/31).

Freshman (2012): Started as a special teams ace and eventually found his way in to the defensive secondary, playing in 10 games as a true freshman… made five total tackles.

High School: Team captain for head coach Jason Roeder who led his team to 8-3 record and district playoff berth in 2011 … top player on a defensive unit that recorded a school-record five shutouts in 2011 … rushed for 1,167 yards(7.3 yds per carry) and 18 TD’s as a senior; caught passes for an additional 189 yards; key player in an offense that averaged 38 points per game … recorded 60 tackles, 9 deflections, 2 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, and 6 fumble recoveries; returned two turnovers for TD’s…Lehigh Valley All-Star 1st Team(DB), Allentown Morning Call All-Area 1st Team (Athlete), Lehigh Valley Express Times All-Area 1st Team (DB) … parents are Bertram and Lucy Alozie.

Alozie is a very fluid and athletic player first for foremost. He is able to quickly react and attack the football. Fits the mold for CFL LB, terrific at timing hits, instinctive, gets off blockers to find the football, good athletic frame and shows decent speed, good inside speed, really explodes on the ball when he closes in and he coils into tackler. He puts himself in position to make plays. Has awareness on the field and ability to run with backs and receivers. Mark Barron type prospect at the next level. He is that emerging hybrid safety body with the the strength to play linebacker.