Career Timeline of Cam Akers: Major Achievements and Milestones

Updated: February 15, 2026

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

Cam Akers is an American NFL running back currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks. He 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, winning Super Bowl LVI despite tearing his Achilles tendon during the 2021 season. Akers was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, where he unfortunately suffered another Achilles injury. He has also played for the Houston Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Freshman Season at Florida State

In 2017, Cam Akers played his freshman season at Florida State, rushing for 1,025 yards and seven touchdowns, breaking Dalvin Cook's freshman record. He was named Third-Team All-ACC.

2018: Starter for the 2018 Season

In 2018, Cam Akers was the starter and named Preseason All-ACC. He finished the season with 706 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, 23 receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns.

December 14, 2019: Declared for 2020 NFL Draft

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

2020: NFL Draft Entry

In 2020, Cam Akers entered the NFL draft after a successful college career, finishing his college season with several notable records and accolades.

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

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

2020: Selected by Los Angeles Rams

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

December 25, 2021: Activated to Active Roster

On December 25, 2021, Cam Akers was activated to the active roster after recovering from his Achilles tendon tear, utilizing SpeedBridge surgery to shorten his recovery time.