Cam Akers
RB, Florida St. · 2020 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #52 (LAR)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 59 of ~101 possible regular-season games from 2020 through 2025 (~58%).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #55 (#5 at his position), close to where he went (#52).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Florida St.: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at 217 lbs: faster than 69% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 59 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 13 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 13.0 |
| Passing | 1/1, 32 yds, 1 TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 507 att, 2,044 yds, 13 TD |
| Receiving | 52 rec, 388 yds, 4 TD |
| Last NFL season | 2025 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2020 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2020 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 10", 217 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.47 s |
| Bench press | 20 reps |
| Vertical | 35.5" |
| Broad jump | 122" |
| Shuttle | 4.42 s |
| Arm / hand | 30.63" / 9" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #55 overall (#5 RB) |
Picked around him 2020 redraft
| 49 | Chase Claypool | redraft #77 |
| 50 | Jaylon Johnson | redraft #33 |
| 51 | Trevon Diggs | redraft #32 |
| 53 | Jalen Hurts | redraft #1 |
| 54 | A.J. Epenesa | redraft #80 |
| 55 | J.K. Dobbins | redraft #62 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.