Jacksonville State DL Emmanuel Oyebadejo commits to Florida

Jacksonville State defensive lineman Emmanuel Oyebadejo has committed to Florida via social media on Tuesday afternoon.

Oyebadejo recorded 41 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, five pass deflections, and two forced fumbles across 14 games in 2025. Primarily playing off the edge, Oyebadejo generated a team high 36 pressures including five QB hits.

The 6’7, 295-pound edge rusher was named a second-team All-Conference USA selection and graded as Jacksonville State’s top defender, according to Pro Football Focus.

Oyebadejo signed with Jacksonville State in the 2024 class as an international recruit out of England but missed the entirety of his first season with the Gamecocks after suffering an injury in fall camp.

The Manchester, England native visited Gainesville on Saturday, January 3rd and visited Texas A&M in the following days.

Oyebadejo will have one season of eligibility remaining.

 

Nick Marcinko
Nick is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunications. He is passionate about all sports but specifically baseball and football. Nick interned at Inside the Gators and worked part time with Knights247 before joining the Gator Country family. Nick enjoys spending his free time golfing and at the beach.

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