Published Dec 23, 2023
UConn Football lands New Mexico State transfer DB Reggie Akles
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Richard O'Leary  •  UConnReport
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UConn Football has dipped into the Transfer Portal once again on Saturday afternoon as they have added a commitment from New Mexico State cornerback Reggie Akles who decided to announce his decision on his birthday.

Akles is listed at 6-foot-1, 190-pounds hails from Portland, Oregon, but spent one year at the JUCO level before making the trip over to New Mexico State this past season.

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In his lone year with the Aggies, Akles appeared in all 14 games with the program and was a starter for each of the final five games of the season. In those 14 games, Akles finished with 25 total tackles (19 solo) and six passes defended.

Akles also boasts a PFF defense grade of 62.5 in 2023, which would've ranked him the sixth best among the Huskies cornerback this past season. He also has a coverage grade of 66.4, which would've slotted him fifth best among UConn cornerbacks in 2023.

Akles has two years of eligibility remaining to play for the Huskies.