DE Julian Okwara

Measurables: 6-4, 216             

School: Charlotte (N.C.) Ardrey Kell

Rivals ranking: Four stars, No. 18 WDE.

247Sports ranking: Four stars, No. 24 WDE.

Notable numbers: Okwara totaled 84 tackles (70 solo), 11 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and four forced fumbles in his senior season. He added four catches for 63 yards and two touchdowns.

First scholarship offer: Boston College.

Best advice I received through the recruiting process: Go with your heart, try to take things slowly and know what you’re getting into when you commit.

One word to describe Brian Kelly: Committed.

The one thing I won’t miss about the recruiting process: Getting phone calls randomly.

Moment I knew I wanted to be Irish: The day I went up there and when we dropped my brother off when he was a freshman.

My secret off-the-field talent: Video games.

Song on my iPod I’m embarrassed to tell people about: “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift.

Sports idol: My brother, Romeo.

Preferred social media: Twitter.

Favorite football accomplishment: Catching a touchdown because it was something Romeo hasn’t done.

Dream job (other than the NFL): ESPN analyst.

Defensive line coach Keith Gilmore on Okwara: "Julian is more of a finesse rusher. He’s got a lot of quick-twitch about him. He’s a guy that has a speed and diversity in that way."

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Audio: Notre Dame defensive line coach Keith Gilmore talks about how Julian is different than his brother, former Irish defensive end Romeo Okwara.