#70
Melvin Puckett
Returning to Akron for 2026
Paducah, Ky. → Monarch HS | Bethune Cookman
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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
Offensive line · Akron
Returning around him
- 92% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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
2024-25 (Bethune Cookman): Appeared in 10 games on the offensive line… appeared in one game in 2025…
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