Career Timeline of Cam Akers: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Cam Akers built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Cam Akers is a professional football running back who played college football at Florida State before being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He played four seasons with the Rams, and despite tearing his Achilles tendon in 2021, he made a comeback to contribute to their Super Bowl LVI victory. In 2023, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, but his season was cut short due to another Achilles injury.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Akers Wins U.S. Army Player of the Year Award

In 2016, Cam Akers won the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award during his time at Clinton High School.

2017: Akers Breaks FSU Freshman Rushing Record

In 2017, Cam Akers broke the Florida State University freshman rushing record, totaling 1,025 yards and seven touchdowns. He was named Third-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) at the end of the season.

2018: Akers named Preseason All-ACC

In 2018, Cam Akers was named Preseason All-ACC. He finished the season with 706 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

December 14, 2019: Akers Declares for 2020 NFL Draft

On December 14, 2019, Cam Akers announced he would enter the 2020 NFL draft.

2020: Akers Considered a Top Running Back Prospect

In 2020, Cam Akers was considered the sixth-best running back to enter the 2020 NFL Draft and was a projected second-round pick.

2020: Akers Drafted by Los Angeles Rams

In 2020, Cam Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the NFL draft.

2020: Akers Scores First Career Touchdown and Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

In 2020, during Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cam Akers scored his first career touchdown. Later, in Week 14 against the New England Patriots, he rushed for 171 yards. He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 14.

2020: Akers Finished College Season

In 2020, it was mentioned that Akers finished his college season tied for seventh in single-season touchdown carries with 14 and seventh in career rushing touchdowns with 27. His 1,144 yards were ranked sixth for a single-season and his 2,875 career rushing yards rank sixth in program history. He was also named Second-Team All-ACC at the end of the season.

December 25, 2021: Akers Activated to Active Roster

On December 25, 2021, Cam Akers was activated to the active roster after recovering from an Achilles tendon tear due to receiving the SpeedBridge surgery.