Marsel Akins
Marsel Akins is a three-star recruit from Tulare, CA, out of El Diamante (No. 1,791 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Fresno State's 8 games this season.
Where Akins comes from
- Tulare, CA
- El Diamante
- El Diamante is about 50 miles from Valley Children's Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,791 in the 2024 class.
- On the Fresno State roster since 2024
Where Akins fits
Fresno State lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
Fresno State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 49th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Fresno State is 5-3. Next: at Utah State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Tulare, CA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Fresno State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 49th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Fresno State has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Cody Wichmann went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Three seasons at Fresno State
- 2026 Fresno State EntzYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Fresno State EntzYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Fresno State SkipperYear 1 · Games –
- High school El DiamanteVisalia, CA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,791 in the 2024 class. Signed with Fresno State.
2024
- Signed with Fresno StateThree-star, out of El Diamante
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Skipper → Matt Entz. Worth noting in scheme + development context.