History of Cam Akers in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 15, 2026

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

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.