Cam Akers

Cam Akers Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Cam Akers is a running back who plays for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Akers had an elite college career and has translated his talents to the NFL. In a dynamic Rams offense, Akers looks like someone who can factor into the equation for the foreseeable future.

High School Career (Clinton High School)

Cam Akers played high school football at Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. In his senior year, he put up over 2,000 rushing yards and 3,000 receiving yards with 65 total touchdowns. He was named the MS Gatorade Player of the Year for that season, was an All-American and was a five-star recruit. He chose Florida State for his collegiate career.

College Career (Florida State Seminoles)

At Florida State, Akers played for three seasons and averaged over 10 total touchdowns a year. He enjoyed two 1,000 yard rushing seasons, and was one of the true bright spots of a Florida State team that struggled in the ACC in his career. Akers was an all-ACC selection in his freshman and junior years.

NFL Career

Cam Akers was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. In his first season in the league, Akers ended up with over 150 touches and scored three total touchdowns. He helped the Rams get to the playoffs in his rookie season, with the Rams beating division rivals Seattle in the first round.

Cam Akers Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Cam Akers signed a four year, $6.1 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. He enters the second year of that deal in the 2021 season, and will look to perform well enough on the field to warrant a lucrative extension.

Cam Akers Personal Life

Cam Akers is the son of Connie Akers and Angie Akers. He has one sister. He does not appear to be in a relationship at this time.

Cam Akers Quotes

• On his mentality on offense: “We need to understand that we can’t relax. We have to come out like the score is 0-0 every time, even if we’re winning.”
• On learning from Rams running back Malcolm Brown: “I learned a lot from him, whether that’s from the pass game or the run game. Just showing me how to slow it down a little bit and take my time.”
• On running back by committee: “As long as I just take advantage of my opportunities. I wouldn’t say I’ve got a problem with a committee or whatever, and I don’t have a problem with being the man.”

Cam Akers Fun Facts

• Akers ran a 4.47 second 40-yard dash coming out of college
• Akers equaled his two rushing touchdowns in his first regular season in his first two postseason games.
• He broke the team freshman record for rushing yards at Florida State, breaking the record of fellow pro Dalvin Cook.
• He finished his high school career with over 13,000 total yards and 149 total touchdowns
• He currently shares the Rams backfield with Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson