Gavin James
Gavin James is a three-star recruit from Tallahassee, FL, out of Tallahassee Lincoln (No. 2,712 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Akron's 9 games this season.
Where James comes from
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tallahassee Lincoln
- About 750 miles from InfoCision Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,712 in the 2025 class.
- On the Akron roster since 2025
Where James fits
Akron lists 15 linebackers this season.
Akron linebackers with a game this season
Akron is 1-8. Next: vs Western Michigan, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Tallahassee Lincoln
Also from Tallahassee, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Joe Moorhead
Pass share
48.8%
294 pass / 309 run
Plays / game
67.0
9 games
Team sack rate
7.3%
343 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Akron -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in tackling and hit power.
Akron has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Ulysees Gilbert III went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Two seasons at Akron
- 2026 Akron MoorheadYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Akron MoorheadYear 1 · Games –
- High school Tallahassee LincolnTallahassee, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,712 in the 2025 class. Signed with Akron.Also from Tallahassee Lincoln: Raylen Wilson (Georgia), Sam Robinson (South Florida), Perry Fisher (Kennesaw State) and 3 more.
2025
- Signed with AkronThree-star, out of Tallahassee Lincoln