Finding Broncos: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Finding Broncos scouts the 2020 NFL Draft class to find the best Mile High fits. What's the scoop on Cam Akers and how would he fit in Denver?

Measurements

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 217

Arms: 30-5/8 inches

Hands: 9 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.47 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 20 reps

Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches

Broad Jump: 122 inches

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.42 seconds

Stats

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Pros

• Has a compact build on a good frame
• Has it when it comes to blocking
• Has a really good spin move to make defenders miss
• Tough runner & hard to bring down
• Excellent at creating for himself
• Has outstanding vision
• Feet are sudden
• Knows how to find the path of least resistance
• Finds the end zone
• Great instincts
• Works his body in unison
• Can chain cuts & moves together to make defenders miss
• Played QB in high school so open up the trick plays
• Arm tackles won’t bring him down
• Has good speed, power, & elusiveness

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Cons

• Some fumbles in his career
• Will need work adjusting to passes
• Sometimes will play for contact instead of making defenders miss
• Not many chunk plays
• Hands are that of a natural pass catcher
• Sometimes will slow to read the play as it develops
• Concerns about internal clock, poor patience to let blocking develop

Overview

Cam Akers' ability to create for himself is an elite trait and is a big reason for his stock being so high, but he has plenty of other tools for the NFL. His speed and power coupled together just adds to how enticing he is. 

The fumbles in Akers' career are a concern, as is the lack of receiving ability, though he has had plenty of flashes — just no consistency. Akers can impact the game right away as a runner as other traits get developed.

Fit with Broncos

*See video above. 

Grade: No. 52 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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