Dakarai Shanks

RB · #31 · University of West Alabama

Transfer

Height5'10"

Weight220 lbs

Est. eligibility4 yrs

Production index

Not rated

Roster status

RosteredDakarai Shanks (RB) officially transferred from Troy University to University of West Alabama

CollegeUW

University of West Alabama

Last updatedSep 14, 2026, 2:47 PM

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Background

2025 (Freshman): Did not see game action; redshirted High School: Helped lead Spain Park to first undefeated regular season in school history in 2024 … As a senior, rushed for 1,248 yards and 11 touchdowns … Topped the 100-yard mark five times over the 12-game season … Rushed for 186 yards and a touchdown against McGill-Toolen in opening round of 2024 6A Playoffs; Jaguars’ first playoff victory since 2015 … Caught seven passes for 133 yards and two scores … Three-star per On3 and 247 … Rated as the No. 58 player in the state and top 135 running back nationally per On3 ... Also ran track and wrestled for the Jaguars Personal: Full name is Dakarai Antwan Shanks ... Son of Tiffany Coleman and Derick Shanks ... Born Dec. 25, 2006, in Augusta, Ga. ... Cousin Maylin Bell played football at Ft. Valley State ... Majoring in global business Skip Ad

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁡󠁬󠁿Hoover, AL

High schoolSpain Park HS

ScholarshipYes

Career path

TransferredPortal · 7/2/26, 6:14 PM
Dakarai Shanks (RB) officially transferred from Troy University to University of West Alabama
Troy UniversityUniversity of West Alabama
EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 7:00 AM
Dakarai Shanks (RB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Troy University
Troy University
Enrolled
Dakarai Shanks (RB) enrolled in Troy University
Troy University