2026 UConn Football Commit - Shmar Akande (West Park, Florida)

[Dove]

Another recruit with p4 offers.

The handwringing we were all doing a few weeks ago looks a bit silly now.

Ya think?

 

[ArtTheFan]

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.“

Wow!! Auburn, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, NC State, UCF and Wake Forest. A Big 12 team, a couple of Big 10, ACC and SEC teams. I love it...

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