4. Cam Akers, Florida State
Size: 5-10, 217
The Good: Very quick with good size and fantastic speed – he ripped off a 4.47 40 at the combine – he looks the part. Yet another Florida State player who’s out of central casting, he fought the good fight during a disappointing run for the program and continued to produce.
He finished with two 1,000-yard seasons in his three campaigns, ran for 2,875 yards and 27 touchdowns, and improved as a receiver as his career went on. All the tools are there to be an instant starter.
The @FSUFootball RB Cam Akers impressed the scouts. @thereal_cam3's #NFLCombine highlights! pic.twitter.com/nI9ENV7H6z
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2020
The Not-So-Good: Yeah, he didn’t get a whole lot of help, but there’s still a wee bit of a prove-it factor. It’s not fair, and it’s not right, but he was just okay for the Noles. He took a slew of big shots, was banged up a bit, and had a bit of a fumbling issue – he’ll have to get used to being a workhorse.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: A superstar prospect for the Seminoles, he had to operate by an awful offensive line and try to make due. He should be far better at the next level now that he’ll get adequate blocking. There was never a problem through the team’s issues, he kept on battling, and he showed off the character that coaches are going to love.
Projected Round: Third