Cunningham, a 6-4, 270-pound defensive and offensive tackle, was All-District honorable mention and is a three-time All-District honoree in the shot put and powerlifting. He was coached at Dibble by J.R. Conrad.

Cunningham is the son of Margaret and John Roper and said he is coming to OBU “to better my education on a higher level and to be a part of a new and upcoming football team.”