proven, durable linebacker with a high-tackle résumé
Akinduro was a dependable **WILL linebacker** for UTEP, starting all 12 games in 2004 and finishing his Miners career with **224 tackles**, **9 tackles for loss**, and **2 fumble recoveries**, which shows steady production and strong run support[1]. His 2004 line—**97 tackles** and honorable mention All-WAC honors—suggests he was more than a volume tackler: he was a trusted, assignment-sound defender who could handle a full workload and make plays in space[1].
