Eyabi Okie

Eyabi Okie (born June 7, 1999), formerly known as Eyabi Anoma, is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Alabama, UT Martin, and Michigan. He was also one of the highest rated recruits in the 2018 college football recruiting class, ranked No. 3 nationally by USA Today and No. 4 by 247Sports.

Early life Okie attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore. He was selected by The Baltimore Sun as its Defensive Player of the Year in December 2017. He was also one of the highest rated recruits in the 2018 college football recruiting class, ranked No. 3 nationally by USA Today, No. 4 by 247Sports, and No. 7 by Rivals.com.

College career Alabama Okie committed to Alabama in December 2017. He starred at the Under Armour All-America Game, tallying two sacks. He played at the linebacker position for Alabama in 2018 and received SEC All-Freshmen honors at the end of the season. In July 2019, Alabama newspapers reported that Okie was not attending classes, jeopardizing his ability to participate in the team's preseason training camp. In August, head coach Nick Saban announced that Okie had been dismissed from the university but refused to elaborate further on the reason for the dismissal.

Houston During the 2020 season, Okie redshirted for Houston. He was unable to play due to NCAA transfer rules. and FCS National Defensive Player of the Week. He helped lead the 2021 UT Martin Skyhawks football team to the OVC championship and the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs. At the end of the season, he was selected to the OVC All-Newcomer team at the outside linebacker position. He received a degree in interdisciplinary studies from UT Martin.

Michigan In August 2022, Okie transferred to Michigan, enrolling as a graduate student at the university's School of Social Work. intending to recognize his mother who lives in Africa.

Professional career

Edmonton Elks After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft, Okie signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on May 16, 2024. He was released on May 22, 2024. He was signed on July 23. He played in the 2025 season opener, and was then released on April 1, 2025.

Fishers Freight On May 14, 2025, Okie signed to play for the Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Dallas Renegades On March 16, 2026, Okie signed with the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).