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Cam Akers

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.

June 22, 1999: Cam Akers Born

On June 22, 1999, Cam Akers, an American professional football running back, was born.

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2014: Dalvin Cook's Rushing Record

In 2014, Dalvin Cook rushed for 1,008 yards, setting the FSU freshman record that Cam Akers would later break in 2017.

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

In 2016, Cam Akers won the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award while playing football at Clinton High School.

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: Projected Second-Round Pick

In 2020, Cam Akers was considered the sixth-best running back and was projected as a second-round pick in the NFL draft.

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.

July 20, 2021: Achilles Tendon Tear

On July 20, 2021, Cam Akers tore his Achilles tendon, leading to an expected season-long absence, but he returned sooner than anticipated.

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.

2021: Achilles Tendon Injury

In 2021, Cam Akers tore his Achilles tendon, sidelining him for a significant portion of the season, but he made a return for the postseason.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Cam Akers had three consecutive 100-yard rushing games, finishing the season with 786 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.

September 21, 2023: Traded to Minnesota Vikings

On September 21, 2023, the Rams traded Cam Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings.

November 8, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 8, 2023, Cam Akers was placed on the injured reserve list due to an Achilles injury suffered in Week 9.

2023: Traded to the Minnesota Vikings

In 2023, Cam Akers was traded to the Minnesota Vikings; however, another Achilles injury ended his season prematurely.

July 21, 2024: Signed with Houston Texans

On July 21, 2024, Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans.

October 15, 2024: Traded Back to Vikings

On October 15, 2024, the Texans traded Cam Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round draft pick back to the Vikings.

June 13, 2025: Signed with New Orleans Saints

On June 13, 2025, Cam Akers signed with the New Orleans Saints.

September 17, 2025: Signed to Vikings Practice Squad

On September 17, 2025, Cam Akers signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.

November 26, 2025: Signed with Seattle Seahawks

On November 26, 2025, Cam Akers signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

February 12, 2026: Signed Reserve/Futures Contract

On February 12, 2026, Cam Akers signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

2026: Conditional Draft Pick Exchange

In 2026, there is a conditional draft pick exchange as part of the trade that sent Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings.