Third Round: Cam Akers | RB | Florida State

This pick may come as a surprise, but right now you could use a butter knife to cut the tension between Adam Gase and Le’Veon Bell. In addition, neither Ty Montgomery nor Bilal Powell look like viable backup running back options for 2020 and beyond.

That’s where Cam Akers comes into play. Akers projects as a three-down feature back at the next level due to his explosiveness out of the backfield. His versatility and physical running style will allow him to be an explosive playmaker, where his skills as a pass-catcher and in pass protection are critical to his success in the NFL. Ball security may be an issue that plagues him, but he should be able to see the field early and often.

On the season, Akers ran for 1,144 yards on 231 carries. He averaged five yards per carry and scored 14 rushing touchdowns. As a receiver, Akers had 30 receptions for 225 and four touchdowns.