Okonkwo grew up in Powder Springs, Georgia, and attended Hillgrove High School.

[3] Okonkwo was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Maryland over offers from Georgia Tech and Wisconsin.

[9] Okonkwo was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft with the 143rd overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.

[13] In Week 4, against the Indianapolis Colts, he scored his first NFL touchdown on an eight-yard reception from Ryan Tannehill.

[17] On a Week 12 road game against the Houston Texans, Okonwo caught a career high 70 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, leading the Titans to a 32–27 upset.