The University of Akron Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 22
Kam Cheatom
- Position:
- DL
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 240
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- High School:
- Brashear
2024: Appeared in 11 games… recorded nine tackles… had 0.5 tackles for loss for one yard… recorded a career-high three tackles at Western Michigan (10/12/24)…
2023: Played in four games... had two solo tackles, one assist, and three total tackles... recorded a tackle in three games...
PRIOR TO AKRON: Three-star recruit by 247Sports at Brashear High School...ranked as a Top-35 player in Pennsylvania by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sports studies/coaching...son of the late Kesha Jackson and Mark Beck (uncle) and Nicole Jackson (aunt).
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