Occuir is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect from Northeast High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He’s rated a three-star prospect by 247 Sports.
Occuir also had offers from Appalachian State, Idaho and Kentucky. He committed to Florida Atlantic under former coach Charlie Partridge’s coaching staff, but decommitted after new Owls coach Lane Kiffin’s staff arrived.
“I opened my eyes and realized there’s a school that’s 100 percent for me,” Occuir told the Daily News on Tuesday of WKU. “I wanted to commit right away.”
“He’s a straightforward guy,” Occuir said of Dartt. “He tells the truth and makes sure you understand things.