#29
Favour Akih
Returning to Ohio State for 2026
Delaware, Ohio
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -20 net (17 in / 37 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #3 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Pronunciation Majoring in Communications High School/Personal A four-star prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings Was sidelined with an injury for much of his senior season but rushed for over 1,600 yards as a junior. Amassed nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards in 2024. First team All-Ohio and Al...
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