Cam Akers is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Los Angeles Rams drafted him as the 52nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Akers appeared in 13 games while starting five in his rookie year. He recorded 145 rushing attempts for 625 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2020, as per ESPN. Akers sustained a torn Achilles in the Rams’ Super Bowl (LVI) winning season in 2021. After four seasons and 30 appearances over four seasons, Akers was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. After playing a season for the Houston Texans, Akers returned to Minnesota for his second stint in October 2024. In the 11 games he has appeared for the Vikings in 2024, Akers has recorded 58 rushing attempts for 232 yards and one touchdown, as per ESPN.
Growing up in Mississippi, Akers attended Clinton High School, where he could play as a quarterback and running back as well. He rushed for 2,105 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior, according to his Florida State player profile. Akers was named Gatorade Player of the Year and also played in the U.S Army American Bowl. Akers committed to Florida State University in 2017. He played in all 13 games as a freshman having 194 attempts for 1,025 yards and seven touchdowns in 2017, according to Sports Reference. In the 36 games he appeared in college over three seasons, Akers completed 586 rushing attempts for 2,875 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Cam Akers' 40-time
According to the official NFL website and NFL Combine Results, Akers completed the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds and the 20-yard split in 2.62 seconds at the 2020 NFL Combine. He also participated in several other drills, recording a bench press of 20 reps and a broad jump of 10 feet 11 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.42 seconds |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.47 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 35.5 inches |
Cam Akers' physical attributes
| Age | 25 years old, as of January 2025 |
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Height | 5ft 10in |
Cam Akers' age
Cam Akers is 25 years old, as of January 2025. He was born on June 22, 1999, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Cam Akers' height
Cam Akers is 5ft 10in (1.79 m) tall.
Cam Akers' weight
Cam Akers weighs around 217 lb (98 kg).
FAQs on Cam Akers
A. Cam Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
A. Cam Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
A. Cam Akers has an average annual salary of $1,175,000, according to Spotrac.
A. Cam Akers attended Florida State University from 2017 to 2019.
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