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2026 Recruiting Thread

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Shmar Akande is a 6-2 180lb DB from West Broward High School, Pembrook Pines Florida. Previously committed to Toledo. Other offers from Auburn, Buffalo, FAU, FIU, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Liberty, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Missouri, NC State, Syracuse, Troy, Tulane, UCF, USF, Wake Forest and WKU.

Here is Shmar’s recent write up by Toledo on their recent signing day recap

“Shmar Akande is ranked as the No. 67 cornerback in the country and the No. 63 player in Florida's 2026 class by Rivals. He is listed as a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. Akande played three varsity years at West Broward High School, tallying 63 tackles, 39 pass deflections, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries.“
 
huskymedic said:
h/t: Storrs Central



Shmar Akande is a 6-2 180lb DB from West Broward High School, Pembrook Pines Florida. Previously committed to Toledo. Other offers from Auburn, Buffalo, FAU, FIU, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Liberty, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Missouri, NC State, Syracuse, Troy, Tulane, UCF, USF, Wake Forest and WKU.

Here is Shmar’s recent write up by Toledo on their recent signing day recap

“Shmar Akande is ranked as the No. 67 cornerback in the country and the No. 63 player in Florida's 2026 class by Rivals. He is listed as a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. Akande played three varsity years at West Broward High School, tallying 63 tackles, 39 pass deflections, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries.“
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Jason Candle bringing a little Christmas cheer to Husky fans 🎄🏈⭐
 
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Can someone please tell me how many openings the Huskies currently have? I'm following closely the number of signees and commits and I am wondering how many more we can expect to sign

Thanks
 
Flahuskie said:
Can someone please tell me how many openings the Huskies currently have? I'm following closely the number of signees and commits and I am wondering how many more we can expect to sign

Thanks
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Damier Minkah is a 6-2 185lb DB from Gainesville Virginia attending Shepard University (DII) (Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining). Other offers from ArkState, Austin Peay, Ball State, Buffalo, Campbell, Central Connecticut, Chattanooga, EKU, Fordham, Hawaii, HCU, Incarnate World, Indiana State, JMU, Miami-Ohio, Monmouth, Murray State, North Alabama, North Central Carolina, Sam Houston State, San Jose State, South Alabama, Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee State, Towson, Troy, Utah State, West Carolina, William & Mary and Wofford
 
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huskymedic said:


Damier Minkah is a 6-2 185lb DB from Gainesville Virginia attending Shepard University (DII) (Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining). Other offers from ArkState, Austin Peay, Ball State, Buffalo, Campbell, Central Connecticut, Chattanooga, EKU, Fordham, Hawaii, HCU, Incarnate World, Indiana State, JMU, Miami-Ohio, Monmouth, Murray State, North Alabama, North Central Carolina, Sam Houston State, San Jose State, South Alabama, Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee State, Towson, Troy, Utah State, West Carolina, William & Mary and Wofford
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Former UConn OC Rob Ambrose is on the staff at Shepard as their OC.
 
huskymedic said:


Damier Minkah is a 6-2 185lb DB from Gainesville Virginia attending Shepard University (DII) (Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining). Other offers from ArkState, Austin Peay, Ball State, Buffalo, Campbell, Central Connecticut, Chattanooga, EKU, Fordham, Hawaii, HCU, Incarnate World, Indiana State, JMU, Miami-Ohio, Monmouth, Murray State, North Alabama, North Central Carolina, Sam Houston State, San Jose State, South Alabama, Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee State, Towson, Troy, Utah State, West Carolina, William & Mary and Wofford
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Hope he doesn't go in the wrong direction......😉
 
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Michael “Alex” Godavitarne is a 6-5 235lb TE from Washington DC attending Wheeling University (DII) (Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining). Other offers from Austin Peay, Bryant, Delaware State, EKU, EMU, FAU, Fordham, Georgia Southern,Georgia State, Incarnate World, Indiana State, Liberty, Louisiana-Monroe, Missouri State, New Mexico State, ODU, Sam Houston, Stony Brook Temple, Tennessee Tech, Toledo, Troy, Tulsa, WKU, and WMU

Alex Godavitarne - Football - Wheeling University Athletics

Alex Godavitarne (4) Quarterback/Tight End - 2024 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE) Appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals...Had 1 rush for 1 yards, 5 receptions for 48 yards,
wucardinals.com wucardinals.com
 
huskymedic said:


Michael “Alex” Godavitarne is a 6-5 235lb TE from Washington DC attending Wheeling University (Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining)

Alex Godavitarne - Football - Wheeling University Athletics

Alex Godavitarne (4) Quarterback/Tight End - 2024 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE) Appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals...Had 1 rush for 1 yards, 5 receptions for 48 yards,
wucardinals.com wucardinals.com
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Based on his stats I think we put this under "Diamond in the Rough Hopeful" category, but happy to have him.
 
I haven't seen anything but the last regime's list. Maybe too early, but Candle indicated he wants local guys in his program. Who's available?

A few 300# dline kids at Ansonia? Haven't seen either listed anywhere. Romanowski and Whittle.
 
Coach J said:
Based on his stats I think we put this under "Diamond in the Rough Hopeful" category, but happy to have him.
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You're right. There must be something attractive to the coaches, though, based on the numbers of offers. Maybe he grew 7 inches and added 30 pounds. Who knows, but based on the players Candle attracted to Toledo I doubt this is a desperation move.
 
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I'd imagine his D2 QB probably wasn't that great, probably a guy with the tools to be a player, hence the low tier FBS offers. Easily could be a diamond in the rough.
 
Huskyforlife said:
I'd imagine his D2 QB probably wasn't that great, probably a guy with the tools to be a player, hence the low tier FBS offers. Easily could be a diamond in the rough.
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I actually saw somewhere else that he had a lot more catches and scores than the 5 for48 yards. Something like 19 for 255 and 5
TDs. Probably is the type of TE that excels in Candle's brand of offense.
 
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Coach J said:
I actually saw somewhere else that he had a lot more catches and scores than the 5 for48 yards. Something like 19 for 255 and 5
TDs. Probably is the type of TE that excels in Castle's brand of offense.
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Castle?
 
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Makai Shahid is a 6-0 190lb DB from Gahanna Ohio attending Youngstown State University. Transfer Portal w/ two years of eligibility remaining.

Makai Shahid - 2025 - Football - Youngstown State University

Makai Shahid (6) Defensive Back - NIL Opportunities NIL Store 2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 12 games, making nine starts...finished second on
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Cam Abshire is a 6-4 190lb WR from Roanoke Virginia > Emory & Henry (DII) > Oklahoma State (Transfer Portal w/ one year of eligibility remaining)

okstate.com

Cam Abshire - 2026 - Cowboy Football - Oklahoma State University Athletics

Cam Abshire (14) WR - 2024 All-South Atlantic Conference 2023-24 SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll A transfer who earned all-conference honors and honorable ment...
okstate.com okstate.com
 
I know the portal just opened today---will we hear of any transfers actually taking place today
 
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