2018 Game-By-Game Summary
2017 — Enjoyed a solid campaign on a revived Paladin defense, earning starts in all 11 of his 12 game participations...did not play against East Tennessee State due to injury...compiled 33 tackles, six tackles for-loss, and a team leading 4.5 sacks that headlined a SoCon best 34 sacks — an improvement from 12 in 2016... played a key part in Furman’s 8-5 campaign that netted a FCS playoff berth and No. 19 ranking in the STATS FCS Final Poll...had five tackles and a sack in the season opener at Wofford...tallied three stops, a sack, and a fumble recovery at Colgate (45-17 win) in the first of seven consecutive wins (the longest since 1999)...notched a season high eight tackles in a 28-6 victory over Western Carolina.
2017 Game-By-Game Summary
2016 — Saw action in all 11 games and earned his first career start against Coastal Carolina in game four...notched six tackles against the Chanticleers...in all recorded starts in the final seven contests...notched a season high eight tackles, including two sacks, versus East Tennessee State (52-7 win)...had four stops, including one for-loss, and a forced fumble versus Wofford...finished the season with 38 tackles and 4.5 hits for-losses.
2016 Game-By-Game Summary
2015 — Appeared in 10 games as a reserve, contributing primarily on special teams...credited with eight tackles, including a pair of stops in his collegiate debut against Coastal Carolina...also had two stops and a sack versus Samford (20-17 win).
2015 Game-By-Game Summary
2014 — Member of scout team...awarded reshirt and extra year of eligibility.
High School: 2014 graduate of Riverdale (2A) High School...football coach was Terry Herrod...played outside linebacker and defensive end...Rivals.com and 24/7 2-Star recruit...three-year starter...served as team captain in 2013 and registered 66 tackles, including 19 for-loss, and seven sacks...first team all-region and All-Clayton County selection.
Personal: Full name is Chinedu Maduabuchi Okonya...born December 7, 1995, in Fulton County, Georgia...son of Patricia and Romanus Okonya...has four siblings: Chika, Ikechi, Chigozie, and Chidi...information technology major.
