The University of Akron Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 77
Jayme Motley-Simmons
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 310
- Hometown:
- Alabaster, Ala.
- High School:
- Thompson HS | Samford | North Alabama
2024 (North Alabama): Appeared in 12 games...
2021-23 (Samford): Played three seasons at Samford University... played in 20 games over three seasons, including 10 games in 2023 ... Made his collegiate debut in 2021 against Florida ... Played in nine games in 2022 ...
2020 (UAB): Did Not Play (Redshirt)
High School: Started his high school career at Spain Park High School and finished at Thompson High School ... 247Sports rated as a 3-star prospect ... Led his team to a state runner-up finish ... Had offers from Nebraska, Louisville and North Carolina out of high school.
2021-23 (Samford): Played three seasons at Samford University... played in 20 games over three seasons, including 10 games in 2023 ... Made his collegiate debut in 2021 against Florida ... Played in nine games in 2022 ...
2020 (UAB): Did Not Play (Redshirt)
High School: Started his high school career at Spain Park High School and finished at Thompson High School ... 247Sports rated as a 3-star prospect ... Led his team to a state runner-up finish ... Had offers from Nebraska, Louisville and North Carolina out of high school.
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Friday, November 21
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Saturday, November 15
2025 Akron Zips Football Weekly Press Conference - Week #13 (Bowling Green Week) - 11/13/25
Thursday, November 13
2025 Akron Zips Football Post-Game Press Conference vs. Kent St. with Student-Athletes - 11/11/25
Wednesday, November 12








