The University of Akron Athletics
2023 Akron Football Roster

Ben Frank
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 305
- Hometown:
- Cuba, N.Y.
- High School:
- Cuba-Rushford
PRIOR TO AKRON: Appeared in 23 games at Hobart College on the offensive line...garnered All-Liberty League second team accolades as a junior in 2021..a two-time Liberty League All-Academic selection...played in nine games as a senior in 2022...started all 11 contests as a junior in 2021 and helped Hobart rank third in the nation in fewest sacks allowed, 10th in fewest tackles for loss allowed and 20th in rushing offense, while offensive line did not allow a sack in seven of 11 games...saw action in three games as freshman in 2019 helping offense gain a season-high 504 yards of total offense in the win over Rochester without allowing a sack...a three-year varsity letter winner at Cuba-Rushford High School where he played offensive and defensive tackle...a team captain and two-time team defensive most valuable player, he earned all-conference honors, while also being tabbed a Big 30 All-Star.
PERSONAL: Majoring in environmental studies...son of Matt and Erin Frank.