Former Central Florida tight end Jordan Akins, who played at Union Grove High, had a private workout with the Lions on Sunday, according to a person with knowledge of the workout.
Coming out of high school in 2010, Akins, a multi-sport star, was drafted in the third round by Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.
He received a $350,000 signing bonus from the Rangers, but baseball didn’t happen as quickly as Akins wanted. So, the all-state quarterback and wide receiver, honored his commitment to UCF three years later.
Akins, who is 6-foot-4 and 249 pounds, sought the advice of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who also played both sports before returning exclusively to football.
Akins started his college career as a wide receiver for UCF. He caught 12 passes for 135 yards and no touchdowns in 2014. He caught 14 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns in 2015.
He moved to tight end in 2016 and caught 23 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, he had 32 catches for 515 yards and four touchdowns for the undefeated Knights (15-0), the self-proclaimed national champions.
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