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Oklahoma State Football: Q&A with overlooked JUCO transfer Amadou Fofana

By Andrew Miller

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 14: The Oklahoma State Cowboys take the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 59-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 14: The Oklahoma State Cowboys take the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 59-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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A recent signee for Oklahoma State football, Amadou Fofana, could have himself a big year for the Cowboys’ defense in 2018.

Oklahoma State football generally competes among the top half of the programs around the Big 12 on the recruiting trail. Yet, the head football coach of the Cowboys Mike Gundy knows how to develop underrated talent, especially by way of the JUCO route.

Incoming recruits that can make an instant impact are well accepted in Stillwater, OK, considering how fast they can help the Pokes get back into contention in the Big 12 standings. For the 2019 recruiting class, Oklahoma State is off to a solid start with a group ranked in the top 35 in the nation and top six in the Big 12, according to 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.

One of the latest commitments for Oklahoma State in the 2018 class, that officially capped the group at 25 signees, was three-star defensive lineman Amadou Fofana. As a Memphis, TN, native, Fofana strayed off a bit from home to attend Highland Community College and then commit to Oklahoma State.

He’ll join a solid incoming class of defensive lineman for the Pokes that will be a part of an already deep line as is. Fofana is an underrated recruit that did hold some other big offers from programs like the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon State Beavers, and Memphis Tigers.

We were able to catch up with one of Oklahoma State’s newest defensive lineman in Amadou Fofana and get a little bit more understanding of his background and fit with his new program.

Q: Oklahoma St has gained a reputation for finding vastly underrated recruits and turning them into potential NFL prospects in a top 25 program. Is that what drew you to the program?
A: What drew me to the program is I felt like OSU was a place where I had all the tools I needed to perfect my skillset from coaching to the facilities on my visit I felt like this was a place I can play right away and get to where I need to go.

Q: Your highlights show quick get off on the line and the ability to both stuff the run and rush the passer. What do you feel is the strongest part of your game?
A: I think the strongest part of my game is that I am versatile I can feel like I can play every position on the line inside and out with the right coaching.

Q: Mike Gundy has become a well know personality across the nation, what stuck out to you about him?
A: Coach Gundy seemed liked he was a laid back guy he seemed like the type of coach that lets you have fun as long as it’s by the book and you get the job done.

Q: Jim Knowles is the new defensive coordinator for the Pokes this year. How excited are you for a new look defense in Stillwater?
A: Very excited I haven’t met him yet I’ve looked him up and it seems like he has a great resumes and is an aggressive defensive minded coach.

Q: How close do you feel Oklahoma St is to its first College Football Playoff appearance?
A: I think we are real close I mean we went 10-3 last year that’s pretty close if you ask me I think coach gundy knows what he’s doing down there.

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We would like to thank Amadou Fofana for taking the time to catch up with us here at Saturday Blitz. He should have a bright future in Stillwater with the Oklahoma State defense.

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