On Okanlawon: Impressive sophomore corner who took over starting duties in game six at Clemson last season, and never relinquished ... good cover skills and an all-around athlete ... gained on-the-job training late last season and has the potential to become a very quality ACC cornerback with three years still to play.

1998: Started six games as a true freshman ... played in all 11 contests ... 39 tackles was fourth in the Terp secondary ... also had three break-ups and forced a fumble ... six tackles against Georgia Tech in Baltimore, and eight in each of final games vs. Duke and NC State.

High School: Graduated from DeMatha High School in 1998 ... named first team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, All-Prince George's County, second team All-Met by the Washington Post and honorable mention All-American by USA Today as a senior in 1997 ... helped his high school team to an 11-1 record as a senior ... recorded five interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and also returned a punt for a TD ... caught two TD passes at the wide receiver position ... as a junior in 1996, he had four interceptions in helping the Stags to an 8-2 mark ... was a member of the track team that set the school record in the 4x100 meter relay (42.6) ... high school coach was Bill McGregor.

Personal: Anthony A. Okanlawon ... born March 4, 1979 ... son of Bodunrin and Toye Okanlawon ... born in Lagos, Nigeria ... last name is pronounced "oh-KAHN-luh-wahn" ... majoring in letters and sciences.

Defense   G-GS   UT  AT      TT   TFL   Sacks   Int
1998      11-6   30   9  39/3.6   0-0   0.0-0   0-0

Okanlawon Up Close

Tony Okanlawon Class: Sophomore Hometown: Forestville, Md. High School: DeMatha Height / Weight: 5-11 / 180 Position: Cornerback Experience: 1V