100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2025: #75 Daniel Akinkunmi
Posted on: June 16, 2025
Noteworthy Numbers
2015-2018 – Dru Samia
1991-1995 – Chuck Langston
1977-1981 – Terry Crouch
Player Profile
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 313
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Seasons at OU: 1
Hometown: East London, England
Previous School: NFL Academy
The Path to Norman
Daniel Akinkunmi, a member of the 2024 OU recruiting class, came to Norman from quite a distance. The lineman, out of England, attended the NFL academy and was viewed as a high ceiling, very athletic big man. Plenty of schools offered Akinkunmi; his top five included Clemson, Miami, Ole Miss, and Baylor. However, the Sooners won his commitment in the fall of 2023.
After arriving in Norman, Akinkunmi was one of the most vocal and visible of the new Sooners, becoming very engaged with the fan base.
Career so Far
Akinkunmi played in just one game in 2024 while taking a redshirt season.
Stats
Year: 2024
Games Played: 1
Stats via Soonersports.com
Highlights
This Season
Heath Ozaeta will be battling Eddy Pierre-Louis for the starting left guard role this fall. Akinkunmi will likely have one more season outside of the two-deep as he continues to prepare to contribute on the line.
