Shmar Akande
Shmar Akande is a three-star recruit from Pembroke Pines, FL, out of West Broward (No. 1,066 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UConn's 8 games this season.
Where Akande comes from
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- West Broward
- About 1,150 miles from Pratt & Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,066 in the 2026 class.
Where Akande fits
UConn lists 21 defensive backs this season.
UConn defensive backs with a game this season
UConn is 4-4. Next: vs North Carolina, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From West Broward
Also from Pembroke Pines, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Pass share
44.1%
226 pass / 286 run
Plays / game
64.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
274 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for UConn -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
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).
Joined UConn in 2026
- 2026 UConn CandleYear 1 · Games –
- High school West BrowardPembroke Pines, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,066 in the 2026 class. Signed with UConn.Also from West Broward: Joshua Moore (Miami) and Alejandro Schmitt (Florida Atlantic).
2026
- Signed with UConnThree-star, out of West Broward