Oluwafunto Akinshilo is an offensive lineman at Syracuse, from Lagos, CA, who has not played in Syracuse's 8 games this season.
Where Akinshilo comes from
- Lagos, CA
- Leuzinger
- Leuzinger is about 2,350 miles from JMA Wireless Dome
- Junior college recruit in the 2022 class; signed with Iowa State.
Where Akinshilo fits
Syracuse lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
Syracuse offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 68th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Syracuse is 4-4. Next: vs Clemson, Sat Nov 7.
Arrived at Syracuse from UCLA.
Where to follow
Awards
Oluwafunto Akinshilo plays offensive line for Syracuse.
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The unit he anchors ranks 68th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Syracuse has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Matthew Bergeron went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Five seasons, three schools
- 2026 Syracuse BrownYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUCLA to Syracuse
- 2025 UCLA FosterYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 UCLA FosterYear 3 · Games –
- Apr 2024 Entered the transfer portalIowa State to UCLA
- 2023 Iowa State CampbellYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Iowa State CampbellYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college El Camino CollegeJunior college recruit. Signed with Iowa State.
- High school LeuzingerLagos
Moves
- Signed with Iowa State in the 2022 class.
- Transferred from Iowa State to UCLA, Apr 27, 2024.
- Transferred from UCLA to Syracuse, Jan 16, 2026.
2022
- Signed with Iowa Stateout of El Camino College
2024
- Transferred to UCLAfrom Iowa State
2026
- Transferred to Syracusefrom UCLA
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Matt Campbell, Deshaun Foster, Tim Skipper and Fran Brown.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Syracuse
Where it started
From Lagos, Nigeria — one of 9 players from Nigeria in FBS this season.
