Ohio University

High School: Ackerman, a defensive end, comes to Ohio from Omaha, Neb., where he played football at Omaha Central for head coach Abdul Muhammad…A three-sport athlete in high school, Akerman played football, basketball and track, where he served as a multi-year team captain for both football and basketball…In 2024, Ackerman tallied 70 tackles, 11 sacks, 305 yards and four touchdowns…Led the state of Nebraska in sacks in 2024 and led Omaha Central to the state playoffs…Was state champion in shotput in 2023…competed in club track from fourth to 12th grade where he was a three-time national champion in shotput.  

Personal: Ackerman is the son of John and Amanda Ackerman…Amanda was a volleyball student athlete at College of Saint Mary, while his father played football at Doane…Ackerman enjoys playing Xbox, watching the NBA and hanging out with friends…Favorite teams include the Detroit Pistons and Lions, while his favorite athletes include Bones Hyland and Bill Lambeer…Plans to major in Coaching and Sport Management and hopes to go into coaching after graduation.