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Harrisfootball YouTube channel: Cam Akers NFL draft preview for fantasy football 2020
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I don't know who Harris is but he's forgetting that Akeker played behind the worst line in Florida St.'s history. When a player no matter if he's a QB or RB is constantly running for their life because the line can't block criticizing his reads, decisions, or whatever goes out the door! How can anyone properly criticize Akers?????? Like How??? If anything it shows what a great athlete and player he is. The dude was not only ran for his life but gained his yards in-spite of the lack of blocking or much help from his O-line.
It’s tough, he’s the only rb to ever deal with bad blocking. You really need to grade him on his high school games.I don't know who Harris is but he's forgetting that Akeker played behind the worst line in Florida St.'s history. When a player no matter if he's a QB or RB is constantly running for their life because the line can't block criticizing his reads, decisions, or whatever goes out the door! How can anyone properly criticize Akers?????? Like How??? If anything it shows what a great athlete and player he is. The dude was not only ran for his life but gained his yards in-spite of the lack of blocking or much help from his O-line.
Geeeez,
Tex
Maybe you should get out more, social distancing is not your thing.voiceofunreason said:It’s tough, he’s the only rb to ever deal with bad blocking. You really need to grade him on his high school games.
Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski believes that Florida State RB Cam Akers is the biggest "boom-or-bust" prospect at the running back position in the 2020 NFL Draft class.
Tough to argue this one. Akers (5'10/217) was a five-star recruit who had loads of hype when he enrolled at Florida State, and there were flashes on the field that made it very easy to understand why. "As a runner, the 5'10", 217-pound back shows quick, choppy feet, fluid hips, top-end speed (4.47-second 40-yard dash), some creativity working in space and strong legs to run through would-be tacklers," Sobleski writes. He also notes he's a capable receiver who hauled in 69 passes with the Seminoles. However, he also notes that Akers would look "indecisive" at times behind the line-of-scrimmage, and he also has ball-security issues. "Akers' potential falls somewhere between becoming a capable lead back at the next level," Sobleski writes, "or just another option in some team's backfield rotation."
SOURCE: Bleacher Report
Apr 4, 2020, 12:57 PM ET
Agreed...they are not the type just trying to be different or trying to show how smart they are by going against the grain...Akers is the type of guy where I will be lazy and let where he gets drafted have a big influence on me because I really have a tough time slotting him.Brooks and Jeremiah are no slouches. This has me intrigued.
I think I believe that but it’s super close. If Cam played on the teams Dalvin did he’d be a first round pick.
On a tangent it is amazing how far Florida State has fallen...the thought of them having a bad O-line is almost not believable.I think I believe that but it’s super close. If Cam played on the teams Dalvin did he’d be a first round pick.
Please don’t make me cry, the world is sad enough right nowOn a tangent it is amazing how far Florida State has fallen...the thought of them having a bad O-line is almost not believable.
Be more cool than this please.Maybe you should get out more, social distancing is not your thing.
@TartanLion - Akers was the consensus choice at 1.06 in the rookie rankings poll:I’ve warmed to him a lot I have to say. Really hoping he slips to the 1.07 range in rookie drafts
Waldman says the exact opposite.
Are you as low on this guy as I am? I've been drafting from 1.06 and 1.07 and skipping him if he falls in mocks.Have people familiarized themselves with the history of highly drafted RBs that averaged less than 5.0 ypc...
I know that historical data will not project a lot of successful outcomes for highly drafted RBs that averaged less than 5.0 ypc; however, I can’t help but wonder what Akers ypc would have been had he played on a better team with a better offensive line.Have people familiarized themselves with the history of highly drafted RBs that averaged less than 5.0 ypc...
I wrote down next to Akers on my RB rankings zone scheme for Akers, so I saw this as well from someone. I have no idea where I saw this from, however.Waldman says the exact opposite.
Are you as low on this guy as I am? I've been drafting from 1.06 and 1.07 and skipping him if he falls in mocks.
Joe Bryant posted a free excerpt of Matt Waldman's Rookie Scouting Report where he discusses this at a little bit of length. Check it out at the link in the sidebar on the main page, I think.I wrote down next to Akers on my RB rankings zone scheme for Akers, so I saw this as well from someone. I have no idea where I saw this from, however.
We’re not using hindsight to say that the ones that were considered to be good prospects, that were drafted fairly early, had success in the NFL - although jury is out on Montgomery and Kerryon. The ones that failed had very low expectations to begin with outside of Ben Tate who I remember having buzz.The names arent very impressive. I can't take credit for the info since I read it somewhere else but...
2019 Lindsay was the only back in the top 20 to have had a sub 5 college ypc
Since 2006: David Montgomery, Alexander Mattison, Kerryon Johnson. Matt Jones, Ryan Williams, Steven Ridley, Ben Tate, Montario Hardesty, Chris Johnson, LeSean McCoy, DeMarco Murray .
Some decent hits but some big misses...
Yes, his OL was horrible, but he is way too raw for me. If he ends up a lead back it might be a similar situation to Henry where you have to wait several years. I dont see the immediate success unless he gets a golden landing spot with no competition
I only ask because I don’t know....how good was the Wisconsin line and what are we using to base that off of? Of SI’s top twenty draft eligible tackles and top 15 interior lineman Wisconsin had one listed. The next two running backs on Wisconsin with the most carries last season averaged almost two yards less per carry than JT. I know historically WI produces good lineman but just curious how we equate that.I agree that we need to take this information for what it is and nothing more.
I find it interesting, and perhaps maybe more favorable to Akers than JT, that people who like JT don't downgrade him slightly due to his OL, but those same people will upgrade Akers for his horrible OL.
Montgomery had a pretty bad OL in college. People took his missed tackle statistic and added it to a projected good (better) OL and were drooling. I think something similar is happening to Akers; people are assuming significantly better production in the NFL than college because his OL should be better. That isn't a certainty.
Akers is very raw, and a guy that owners may have to wait on to get returns. Because he is raw, it means he could very well land in a RBBC situation with an older RB who might have 2 years time on his team. Take ATL for example (minus the "old" and add "injured")
If he's there are the end of round 1, I think he is great value. If I hold 1.07-1.09 I don't think I'm taking him.
I know some here have him as their RB2 or 3, and would take him top 5. IMO that's a mistake. I'd rather try to trade for him after a disappointing rookie season than burn a high pick on him.
The Bears OL was horrendous last year, as was Trubisky, as was their playcalling. I can't imagine a worse landing spot (I didn't think so at the time) for someone that has this question mark coming out of college. The only way to know the answer is to put them behind a good pro OL. But that may or may not happen. So yeah it makes it murky for trying to value and rank Akers.Montgomery had a pretty bad OL in college. People took his missed tackle statistic and added it to a projected good (better) OL and were drooling. I think something similar is happening to Akers; people are assuming significantly better production in the NFL than college because his OL should be better. That isn't a certainty.
I can't speak for others but I am one of the higher ones on Akers so here's my view of how I see him panning out.I agree that we need to take this information for what it is and nothing more.
I find it interesting, and perhaps maybe more favorable to Akers than JT, that people who like JT don't downgrade him slightly due to his OL, but those same people will upgrade Akers for his horrible OL.
Montgomery had a pretty bad OL in college. People took his missed tackle statistic and added it to a projected good (better) OL and were drooling. I think something similar is happening to Akers; people are assuming significantly better production in the NFL than college because his OL should be better. That isn't a certainty.
Akers is very raw, and a guy that owners may have to wait on to get returns. Because he is raw, it means he could very well land in a RBBC situation with an older RB who might have 2 years time on his team. Take ATL for example (minus the "old" and add "injured")
If he's there are the end of round 1, I think he is great value. If I hold 1.07-1.09 I don't think I'm taking him.
I know some here have him as their RB2 or 3, and would take him top 5. IMO that's a mistake. I'd rather try to trade for him after a disappointing rookie season than burn a high pick on him.
Speaking with The Athletic's Bob McGinn, one scout said that Florida State RB Cam Akers "persevered through [a nightmare]" with the Seminoles.
"[Akers] went to FSU when they were riding high and the whole program fell apart around him... Terrible line. He was getting hit before the ball got to him," the scout told McGinn, calling the 5-foot-10, 217-pounder a "[heck] of a player." Giving a more critical angle on Akers, another scout voiced concerns over Akers' "toughness and run instincts." To which we'll throw back the rejoinder that Akers' toughness was inherent in the circumstance. Contrast him with J.K. Dobbins, who worked in an elite offense, backed by an elite defense, coached by one of the best offensive minds in the country. And while Akers' run instincts might not be fully formed, that can again be explained by circumstance. It's easy to look "instinctual" when everything is going your way.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Apr 22, 2020, 4:01 PM ET
Rams selected Florida State RB Cam Akers with the No. 52 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Akers (5’10/217) entered Florida State as a dual-threat quarterback but successfully transferred his 71st-percentile Adjusted SPARQ athleticism to the running back position. Despite being limited by the Seminoles’ painful offense, Akers had three seasons with at least 840 total yards and eight touchdowns. His best year by far came last season as a junior, finishing with 1,114 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Per PFF, 3.9 of his 4.9 yards per carry came after contact, too. On top of being an impressive runner, he showed promise as a pass-catcher. Akers compiled a very nice 69 receptions across his three seasons, including 30 in his final year. Given the position change and the offense that was around him, it’s possible that Akers makes another leap in the NFL, especially since he will only be a 21-year-old rookie. Akers's skillset projects him with three-down upside, but he'll have to compete with both Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown this upcoming season. Fortunately, he has the athleticism to move ahead of both in camp.
Apr 24, 2020, 8:36 PM ET
4) Cam Akers, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Drafted No. 52 overall (Round 2)
The Florida State standout is a perfect match for Sean McVay's zone-based running game as a one-cut runner with body control, balance and burst. Akers quietly put together a pair of 1,000-yard seasons behind a suspect offensive line due to his creativity, toughness and stamina. With the Rams, he steps into a better situation with a scheme that suits his talents and a coach looking to reclaim his title as one of the game's best play designers. If the Rams also tap into his explosive skills as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, particularly in the screen game, Akers could quickly become a household name as one of the best young running backs in football.
CAM AKERS RB, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Coach Sean McVay said "we feel we've got three really good backs" while discussing the Rams' backfield.
McVay is referring to 2020 second-round pick Cam Akers, 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson and long-time backup Malcolm Brown. Todd Gurley only missed one game last season, and Brown worked well ahead of Henderson by playing 67% of the offense's snaps. Gurley otherwise commanded at least 70% of the offense's snaps in 10-of-15 games. Still, Brown was easily the more active backup, playing at least 20% of the offense's snaps in eight games compared to just two for Henderson. New OC Kevin O'Connell isn't a stranger to dealing with complicated RB situations after running the Redskins' offense in 2019. For now, we'd bet on Akers being the better fantasy value when it's all said and done, but Brown could offer some early-season value when also considering average draft position.
SOURCE: ESPN.com
May 4, 2020, 11:08 AM ET
....and so it begins.CAM AKERS RB, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Coach Sean McVay said "we feel we've got three really good backs" while discussing the Rams' backfield.
McVay is referring to 2020 second-round pick Cam Akers, 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson and long-time backup Malcolm Brown. Todd Gurley only missed one game last season, and Brown worked well ahead of Henderson by playing 67% of the offense's snaps. Gurley otherwise commanded at least 70% of the offense's snaps in 10-of-15 games. Still, Brown was easily the more active backup, playing at least 20% of the offense's snaps in eight games compared to just two for Henderson. New OC Kevin O'Connell isn't a stranger to dealing with complicated RB situations after running the Redskins' offense in 2019. For now, we'd bet on Akers being the better fantasy value when it's all said and done, but Brown could offer some early-season value when also considering average draft position.
SOURCE: ESPN.com
May 4, 2020, 11:08 AM ET
It’s something that Rams general manager Les Snead took into account when Los Angeles selected him 52nd overall last week.
See this almost 180 off from you.The fact that they were debating taking a RB in the 4th shows, to me, that they didn't approach this pick as a "need" as many people have stated the pick signaled. It shows, to me, that they wanted to take a RB at some point, but found the best value was Akers in the 2nd. I firmly believe this is going to be a RBBC and someone will eventually emerge as the lead back. Akers has the draft pedigree. Brown and even Henderson have the experience that Akers is unlike to have to start the season. If I had to bet on who would emerge, it would be Akers, but even then I am still not confident in him being a workhorse type back. I'm a fan of Henderson, but the fact that he underwhelmed to the point where they felt they needed to take a RB somewhere is an obvious red flag, but (again) the fact that they were entertaining a 4th round rookie signals that they weren't completely disappointed in Henderson. To start the year, it's anyone's backfield IMO.
As a Henderson owner everywhere, I can see myself hedging my bet and going with Akers, but at the same time they could just cannibalize each other