14 Facts About Jordan Akins

Jordan Nikemian Akins was born on April 19,1992 and is an American professional football tight end in the National Football League.

Jordan Akins earned All-State honors as both a junior and senior, as well as All-Conference as a sophomore.

Jordan Akins committed and signed to play football for the UCF Knights, choosing the Knights over schools such as LSU and Georgia.

Jordan Akins retired from baseball after the 2013 season and returned to play football at UCF.

Jordan Akins started the 2015 as a starter, but suffered a season-ending injury in UCF's third game against Furman.

Jordan Akins played in 12 of UCF's 13 games, catching 32 passes for 515 yards and four touchdowns.

On January 3,2018, Jordan Akins announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL draft.

On January 13,2018, it was announced that Jordan Akins had accepted an invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl.

Jordan Akins sustained a hamstring injury ten days before the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and was unable to perform any drills and chose to skip the bench press.

Jordan Akins attended private workouts and meetings with the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints.

Jordan Akins was ranked as the eighth best tight end prospect in the draft by Scouts Inc and was ranked the 16th best tight end by DraftScout.

Jordan Akins became the highest drafted tight end in UCF's history.

Jordan Akins played in 16 games with six starts, recording 17 receptions for 225 yards.

On March 18,2023, Jordan Akins signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.