The Tennessee Titans signed Okuayinonu (6-1, 269) as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland in 2022. He appeared in six games during his rookie season, contributing 11 tackles and 0.5 sacks, per Pro Football Reference.
The 49ers signed Okuayinonu on January 10, 2024. He appeared in 16 games (three starts) with the team, recording 35 tackles (six for a loss), three sacks, a pass defensed, and a forced fumble, proving himself a capable depth piece along the defensive line.
The 26-year-old was born in Liberia, moving to the United States as a child. He recorded 7.5 sacks and 103 tackles at Maryland in three collegiate seasons.
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