At Navy: Enters the fall second on the depth chart at outside linebacker behind Obi Uzoma ... talented youngster that will push for playing time at one of Navy's deepest positions ... has great size and speed ... has put on 15 pounds since last year ... has earned one varsity letter.
2012: Made appearances in nine games as a rookie, including making his debut in the Mids' opener against Notre Dame where he contributed a tackle on special teams ... turned in a solo tackle against Army on special teams.
High School / Personal: A 2011 graduate of Cedar Hill High School, Akpunku attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the 2011-12 academic year ... garnered all-district honors as a senior after leading the team in sacks ... served as defensive team captain his senior year ... member of the Cedar Hill football team that won the state title in 2007 ... cousin, Kelechi Ohanaja, played football at Vanderbilt ... brother, Brandon, played football (defensive end) at North Texas ... was born in Gabon, Nigeria ... son of Jude and Bridget Akpunku ... majoring in political science.