#31
Gavin James
Returning to Akron for 2026
Fr. · Tallahassee, Fla, → Lincoln HS
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Gavin James
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Akron
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Akron
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -3 net (15 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Akron · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #104 · 2026 recruiting class #129
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13500
Peaked at #13500 this season.
Background
2025: Did Not Play (Redshirt) High School: Ranked a three star prospect by 247 sports... Personal: Son of Shoney Bellamy James and Thaddius James... has one brother, Jordan...