A third-year player who adds depth at linebacker ... moved from safety to Sam linebacker in the spring of 2008.
As a Redshirt Sophomore (2007): A reserve defensive back who served on the scout team ... did not see game action.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2006): Sat out due to NCAA transfer requirements.
As a Freshman (2005 at Duquesne): Played in two games as a reserve defensive back, making one tackle.
At Eleanor Roosevelt High School: Played just one season of football, becoming a starter in the defensive backfield as a senior ... played basketball his first three years ... played on the state championship team as a sophomore ... recruited by Cincinnati, Connecticutt, James Madison, Hofstra and Temple ... coached by Rick Houchens.
Personal: Parents are Sam Akinwande and Oyinade Ridley ... full name is Olufemi Akinwande ... captured the 2001 ACE Award at Eleanor Roosevelt, honoring the top male athlete in Prince George's County ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice, and maintains over a 3.0 GPA.
Akinwande's Career Statistics
Defense G-GS UT AT TT TFL Sacks FC FR PBU Int.
2005* 2-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
2006 Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2007 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
Career 2-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
* at Duquesne
