Eakin attended
Stephenville High School in
Stephenville, Texas. As a senior, he helped lead Stephenville to a state title, recording nine receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns in the championship game. Eakin finished his senior year totaling 93 receptions for 2,140 yards and 31 touchdowns. He committed to play
college football at
Texas Tech University over offers from
TCU,
Washington State,
North Texas, and
Western Kentucky. == College career ==