The University of Akron Athletics
2016 Akron Football Roster

Larry Hope
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 192
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Miami, Fla.
- High School:
- Miami (Fla.) / American Senior HS
As a Senior (2016): Played in 11 games with 10 starts at cornerback ... finished with 48 tackles, eight break-ups, and an interception ... had three solo stops at Ohio ... against Bowling Green, had three solo tackles, a TFL, and a break-up ... had three tackles against Toledo ... in the win at Ball State, had nine tackles ... had two tackles and a break-up against No. 23 Western Michigan ... in the win over Miami, had an interception in the third quarter, the second of his career and his first of the season ... in the win at Marshall, led the Zips with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops ... named the Most Improved defensive player following spring drills ... lettered.
As a Junior (2015): Played in 11 games … in the win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, had two tackles … made a solo stop in the win over Kent State … had two break-ups in the win at Eastern Michigan … made debut as a Zip at No. 19 Oklahoma and ha two tackles … preseason fourth-team All-MAC by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports ... lettered.
As a Sophomore (2014): Sat out per NCAA transfer rules.
At Miami: As a Redshirt Freshman (2013): Saw action in two games, primarily on special teams and as reserve defensive back ... made collegiate debut in rout over Savannah State, tallying three tackles ... played on special teams in road win at USF. As a Freshman (2012): Redshirted.
High School: Three-star recruit according to Rivals.com, ESPN and Scout.com ... rated as No. 59 cornerback prospect according to ESPN and No. 92 according to Scout.com ... played for coach Joe Morgan at American Senior HS.
Personal: Parents are Carolyn McNeil and Larry Hope, Sr. … earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational supervision in Spring 2016 … pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice.