FWST: How this former Horned Frog found a new purpose after a career-ending injury

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How this former Horned Frog found a new purpose after a career-ending injury​

Steven Johnson

Ahead of the 2025 season, Micheal Ibukun-Okeyode believed he was finally ready for his breakout moment as a TCU Horned Frog.

Injuries had sidelined the 6-foot-5 defensive end in 2023 and 2024, but 2025 was supposed to be different, and Ibukun-Okeyode had high expectations for himself leading up to fall camp.

“Honestly, I was very high on myself. I thought I was gonna be a first-round pick either after that season or the next season,” Ibukun-Okeyode said. “I felt I was in the greatest shape with my body, and mentally I was there, physically I was there, and I was just ready to take over in the Big 12.”

FWST link: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article315419696.html

 

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Terrific, well written story. Much admiration now for Micheal Ibukun-Okeyode. Regretful that he suffered the injury, but his and his teammates/coaches response to him are why college athletics is still great. The kids that chase NIL across multiple schools should heed Michael's story.