The University of Akron Athletics
Zips Football adds Seven on National Signing Day 2025
December 03 | Football
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron football program, under the leadership of third-year head coach Joe Moorhead, has unveiled a seven-member signing class for 2026.
Moorhead and his staff have assembled a talented 2025 early signing class comprised of one veteran transfer and six true freshmen.
TRANSFER SIGNEE
Jon Stephens (6-3 | 285 | Freshman | Offensive Lineman | Simmes, Ala. | Mary G. Montgomery High School | Holmes Community College)
• In 2025, played in seven games on the offensive line as a freshman at Holmes Community College
HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES
Semaj Beals (6-1 | 190 | Quarterback | Philadelphia, Pa. | Roman Catholic High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Roman Catholic High School
• Ranked as a Top 40 player in Pennsylvania and Top 68 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
• Four-year letter winner, playing 32 career games with 8,053 passing yards and 227 rushing yards for 258.8 yards per game.
• Threw 96 career touchdown passes, including 36 in back-to-back seasons as a junior and senior.
• Completed 60-percent of his career passes (537 of 894), including 64.8 percent as a senior (188 of 290)
Savion Lewis (5-11 | 176 | Cornerback | Cleveland, Ohio | Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School
• Ranked in Top 130 players in Ohio and Top 200 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports
• Played four years on varsity, collected 30 tackles, eight interceptions, six pass break-ups, and two interceptions for a touchdown.
Elzea Rollins (6-2 | 280 | Offensive Lineman | Indianapolis, Ind. | Warren Central High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Warren Central High School
• Ranked as a Top 30 offensive lineman in Indiana and Top 153 player nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports
Jaborree Riggins (6-3 | 185 | Wide Receiver | Pompano Beach, Fla. | Monarch High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Monarch High School
• Ranked as a Top 104 wide receiver in Florida and Top 137 player nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports
Daunte Curtis (6-1 | 205 | Linebacker | Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington North High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Pickerington North High School
• Recorded 113 tackles and 17 tackles for loss with four sacks, two pass break-ups two fumble recoveries and two interceptions over two seasons (2023-24)
• Ranked as a Top 148 player in Ohio and Top 233 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
Lorvens Barthelemy (6-4 | 325 | Offensive Lineman | Pompano Beach, Fla.| Monarch High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Monarch High School
• Ranked as a Top 153 offensive lineman in Florida and Top 217 nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
Akron will kick off its 2026 campaign at Allegacy Stadium against Wake Forest in early September. The Zips 2026 schedule features six home games and six games on the road. Akron will battle Robert Morris (Sept. 12) and UNLV (Sept. 26) at home before Mid-American Conference play begins. Note: All games subject to change and Mid-American Conference game dates will be announced in the future.
Season ticket renewals are available now by calling or texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ticket office will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 as the campus will be closed for the holiday break.
Moorhead and his staff have assembled a talented 2025 early signing class comprised of one veteran transfer and six true freshmen.
TRANSFER SIGNEE
Jon Stephens (6-3 | 285 | Freshman | Offensive Lineman | Simmes, Ala. | Mary G. Montgomery High School | Holmes Community College)
• In 2025, played in seven games on the offensive line as a freshman at Holmes Community College
HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES
Semaj Beals (6-1 | 190 | Quarterback | Philadelphia, Pa. | Roman Catholic High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Roman Catholic High School
• Ranked as a Top 40 player in Pennsylvania and Top 68 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
• Four-year letter winner, playing 32 career games with 8,053 passing yards and 227 rushing yards for 258.8 yards per game.
• Threw 96 career touchdown passes, including 36 in back-to-back seasons as a junior and senior.
• Completed 60-percent of his career passes (537 of 894), including 64.8 percent as a senior (188 of 290)
Savion Lewis (5-11 | 176 | Cornerback | Cleveland, Ohio | Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School
• Ranked in Top 130 players in Ohio and Top 200 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports
• Played four years on varsity, collected 30 tackles, eight interceptions, six pass break-ups, and two interceptions for a touchdown.
Elzea Rollins (6-2 | 280 | Offensive Lineman | Indianapolis, Ind. | Warren Central High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Warren Central High School
• Ranked as a Top 30 offensive lineman in Indiana and Top 153 player nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports
Jaborree Riggins (6-3 | 185 | Wide Receiver | Pompano Beach, Fla. | Monarch High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Monarch High School
• Ranked as a Top 104 wide receiver in Florida and Top 137 player nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports
Daunte Curtis (6-1 | 205 | Linebacker | Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington North High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Pickerington North High School
• Recorded 113 tackles and 17 tackles for loss with four sacks, two pass break-ups two fumble recoveries and two interceptions over two seasons (2023-24)
• Ranked as a Top 148 player in Ohio and Top 233 nationally in the recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
Lorvens Barthelemy (6-4 | 325 | Offensive Lineman | Pompano Beach, Fla.| Monarch High School)
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Monarch High School
• Ranked as a Top 153 offensive lineman in Florida and Top 217 nationally in this recruiting cycle by 247Sports.
Akron will kick off its 2026 campaign at Allegacy Stadium against Wake Forest in early September. The Zips 2026 schedule features six home games and six games on the road. Akron will battle Robert Morris (Sept. 12) and UNLV (Sept. 26) at home before Mid-American Conference play begins. Note: All games subject to change and Mid-American Conference game dates will be announced in the future.
Season ticket renewals are available now by calling or texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ticket office will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 as the campus will be closed for the holiday break.
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