Shmar Akande
Freshman defensive back on UConn's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 186 lb · Pembroke Pines, FL · West Broward HS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 1066 nationally · Signed with UConn
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on UConn's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UConn in 2026.
Shmar Akande
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with UConn3-star out of West Broward
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for UConn -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Byron Jones went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UConn
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · UConn
Returning around him
- 1 UConn player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +8 net (53 in / 45 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UConn · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #73 · 2026 recruiting class #110
The secondary · UConn
- #10Jayden Davis34 tackles · 2025
- #24Zion Paret13 tackles · 2025
- #18Kylish Hicks9 tackles · 2025
- #17Jalil Martin6 tackles · 2025
- #26Shmar Akandeno box-score line yet
16 more on the roster · UConn team page