The University of Akron Athletics
2021 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 56
Jake Miller
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 220
- Hometown:
- Glenshaw, Pa.
- High School:
- Shaler
2021: Appeared in three games for the Zips...recorded lone tackle of the campaign, a solo tackle, at Toledo (Nov. 27).
2020: Did not appear in a game for the Zips.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Four-year letterwinner for coach Jim Ryan and Shaler Area HS...played linebacker and running back...2019 first-team All-Conference...as a senior, had 94 tackles and seven forced fumbles...offensively, rushed for 834 yards and 15 touchdowns and 23 receptions for 326 yards...2018 second-team All-Conference.
PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science/pre-physical therapy...son of James and Heather Miller...has an older sister Lauren and a younger brother Josh.
2020: Did not appear in a game for the Zips.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Four-year letterwinner for coach Jim Ryan and Shaler Area HS...played linebacker and running back...2019 first-team All-Conference...as a senior, had 94 tackles and seven forced fumbles...offensively, rushed for 834 yards and 15 touchdowns and 23 receptions for 326 yards...2018 second-team All-Conference.
PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science/pre-physical therapy...son of James and Heather Miller...has an older sister Lauren and a younger brother Josh.
2025 Zips Weekly with Joe Moorhead - Episode #13 - Bowling Green Recap - 11.20.25
Friday, November 21
2025 Zips Weekly with Joe Moorhead - Episode #12 - Kent State Recap - 11.14.25
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








