Departures:
- Charles Amankwaa (transfer to Rutgers)
- Ronald Jackson Jr. (transfer to Montana [FCS])
- Jalen Hooks (graduation)
Arrivals:
- N/A
Incumbents:
- Devonte Golden-Nelson
- Darrian Lewis
- Tyson Durant
Due to having a 4-2-5 base defense, Akron is one of the few teams in the MAC which separates their cornerbacks from their other "defensive backs” when it comes to setting the paper roster. This gives us some clarification regarding the Zips’ outside corner situation.