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Class of 2026 DB with Power Five suitors picks Toledo football

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After receiving offers from nine other schools, including Miami (Fla.) and Louisiana State, class of 2026 three-star cornerback Shmar Akande announced his commitment to the University of Toledo football team Wednesday.

Akande (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) also had offers from Syracuse, Indiana, and Maryland. He announced his commitment on X/formerly Twitter.

My Back Has Always Been Against The Wall, I’ve Even Been Counted Out, But One Thing You Can’t Stop Is God’s Plan. #Committed @CoachCandle @CoachFlemWR@Coach_Eliano@CoachBGasser#LetsWork
????????u26aaufe0fToledoRockets???? pic.twitter.com/axLg0dZ1jG — Shmar Akande (@ShmarAkande) June 11, 2024

The Florida native joins three-star quarterback Bo Polston as the second member of Toledo’s 2026 recruiting class.