#93
Ty Watkins
Returning to Akron for 2026
Fr. · Cincinnati, Ohio → Mt. Healthy
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Ty Watkins
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Akron
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · 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 #13503
Peaked at #13503 this season.
Background
2025: Did Not Play (Redshirt) High School: Ranked a three star prospect by 247 sports... ranked in the top 150 edge rushers in Ohio... Personal: Son of Debrah Cowins and Charles Watkins... has two sisters, Tyla and Tyra