1998: Played in nine games as a reserve tight end ... Caught two passes for only three yards, but both were for scores ... Had touchdown receptions against Rutgers and Louisiana Tech.

1997: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Cushing Academy, Cushing, Mass. ... Was an all-New England selection for coach Rick Devin . . . .As a senior, helped the Penguins to an 8-0-1 record and conference championship . . . Saw action on both sides of the ball, playing tight end and defensive tackle . . . Also a member of the Cushing Academy baseball team . . . Earned the Headmaster Award and was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Joseph Oliver Akin ... Born June 9, 1979 in Tallahassee, Fla. ... Parents are John and Pamela Akin ... Major is communications.

Akin's Career Receiving Stats

    YEAR     G/GS  NO  YDS AVG  TD  LP/OPPONENT
    1998     9/0    2   3  1.5   2  2/Louisiana Tech