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Jalen Williams
Returning to Akron for 2026
Shreveport, La. → Southwest HS | Independence CC | Dodge City CC | UT Permian Basin | Fort Hays State
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Joe Moorhead
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Akron
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Akron
Returning around him
- 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 #132
Background
2025 (Fort Hays State): Played in 11 games… recorded 27 tackles, 12 solo and 15 assists… recorded five TFL for 25 yards… recorded four sacks for 21 yards… recorded one INT… recorded one pass deflection… forced one fumble… recovered one fumble… recorded a season high six tackles against Nebraska K...
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