About Sam Okuayinonu

Sam Okuayinonu (born May 1, 1998) is a Liberian professional American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, and signed as undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2022.

Early life
Sam Okuayinonu was a three-star recruit from Lowell, Massachusetts. He played defensive line for Lowell High School graduating in 2016.

College career
On January 26, 2019, Okuayinonu committed to the Maryland Football. At Maryland, Okuayinonu had a total of 90 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. After the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl, Okuayinonu declared for the draft.