The University of Akron Athletics
2019 Akron Football Roster
Naim, Shawn

Jersey Number 81
Shawn Naim
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Brecksville, Ohio
- High School:
- Lutheran West
Bio
2021: Appeared in eight games for the Zips...pulled in two receptions for six yards on the campaign...registered four tackles on special teams, including one solo stop and a trio of assisted tackles...posted a two-tackle effort on special teams in Akron’s win at Bowling Green (Oct. 9).
2021 ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC Selection.
2020: Appeared in all six games for the Zips...recorded five catches for 28 yards on the campaign...pulled in a pair of catches for a season-high 16 yards, including a 12-yard reception, against Miami (Nov. 27)...made two catches for nine yards at Ohio (Nov. 10)...added a pair of solo tackles.
2020 ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC Selection.
2019: Redshirted...played in three games on special teams...recorded no stats.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Four-year letterwinner at wide receiver for coach Frank Petroff at Lutheran West HS...first-team All-PAC 12 Conference and second-team All-District selection...in prep career, had 101 receptions for 1,393 yards and 20 touchdowns...as a senior had 38 receptions for 570 yards...also a two-year letterwinner in track and field...National Honor Society student...Student Ambassador.
PERSONAL: Majoring in biology with a minor in business administration...son of Gary and Patti Naim...has two older brothers– Derek and Kevin.
2021 ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC Selection.
2020: Appeared in all six games for the Zips...recorded five catches for 28 yards on the campaign...pulled in a pair of catches for a season-high 16 yards, including a 12-yard reception, against Miami (Nov. 27)...made two catches for nine yards at Ohio (Nov. 10)...added a pair of solo tackles.
2020 ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC Selection.
2019: Redshirted...played in three games on special teams...recorded no stats.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Four-year letterwinner at wide receiver for coach Frank Petroff at Lutheran West HS...first-team All-PAC 12 Conference and second-team All-District selection...in prep career, had 101 receptions for 1,393 yards and 20 touchdowns...as a senior had 38 receptions for 570 yards...also a two-year letterwinner in track and field...National Honor Society student...Student Ambassador.
PERSONAL: Majoring in biology with a minor in business administration...son of Gary and Patti Naim...has two older brothers– Derek and Kevin.
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