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

[huskymedic]

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.“

 

[uconnbaseball]

Another recruit with p4 offers.

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

 

[RitzLuce1]

Toledo’s class had 24 signees. This is our 6th commit from that class. Anyone know how many commits from their class reopened?

 

[husky429]

Some legit offers in there. Good size. This kid and the big TE look like we are elevating our hs recruiting already

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Shmar!!!

 

[AllHusky]

Some legit offers in there. Good size. This kid and the big TE look like we are elevating our hs recruiting already

The QB was flip recruit #1, doubt that was an accident

 

[DW1361]

Merry Christmas to all!!!!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Names sounds like a WWE wrestler from the 1980's.

 

[Husky15]

https://x.com/shmarakande/status/1802343601348780173?s=46&t=KckR8sTw-X0La6qla3eBMA

Some tweets from his initial recruitment

 

[DoctorWho85]

Welcome to the pound dawg

 

[NEforceUConn]

Thank you Santa!