“Write your individual legacy. It’s God’s plan.”
That was the mantra Chinedu Onyeagoro wrote down and used to make the choice in his recruitment and on Monday, the three-star defensive finish was able to resolve.
Florida, SMU, UCLA and Washington have been the highest 4 faculties for the Los Angeles (Calif.) Drew standout and Onyeagoro made a shock decide by going with the Mustangs.
For Onyeagoro, all the pieces led him to SMU and there was a lot to love inside that program he couldn’t flip it down.
“It simply felt like dwelling,” Onyeagoro stated.
“I felt a reference to the teaching employees, with the folks there, with town. They need me there. All of the coaches need to develop as an alternative of simply bringing in portal expertise.
“That’s the very best place for me to develop and develop as a participant, as an individual and in my religion as nicely. That was undoubtedly one thing essential to me. It’s not too removed from dwelling so my household may at all times come watch me play. It’s good climate so it was nice.”
A standout on the Rivals Camp in Los Angeles this offseason, Onyeagoro felt comfy selecting the Mustangs primarily due to his relationship with two assistant coaches amongst many different elements.
The Los Angeles Drew prospect hit it off with linebackers coach Maurice Crum Jr. and edges coach Sam Dunnam and that was a key consider Onyeagoro’s selection.
“The principle coaches I talked to have been coach Dunnam and coach Crum,” Onyeagoro stated. “They’re actually, actually cool folks and I respect them for believing in me.”
