speed-and-skill DB looking for his ECU breakout
In 2025, Jonathan Akins arrived at East Carolina as a Maryland transfer with real ball-hawk pedigree and track speed, but he did not appear in a game for the Pirates, so the selling point is still his upside rather than production. ECU lists him at 5-11 and 199 pounds, and his high school résumé included 9 interceptions, 25 pass breakups, and a 10.48 100-meter time, which points to quick-twitch coverage ability and range. If your team wants an athletic, versatile defensive back with upside, Akins is a worthwhile bet — just not a proven one yet.
