Cam Akers is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL season. The Los Angeles Rams selected Akers as the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. During his sophomore season in the NFL, Akers went on to win the Super Bowl with the Rams, as he contributed with 13 rushing attempts for 21 yards in a 23-20 victory against Cincinnati Bengals in 2022. In the 52 appearances over seven NFL seasons, Akers has recorded 496 attempts for 1,960 yards and 13 touchdowns, as per ESPN.
Akers attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. He recorded 13,243 yards and 149 touchdowns throughout his high school career, as per his Florida State player profile. Akers won the U.S Army Player of the Year award as a senior in 2016. Akers committed to Florida State University in 2017. He had a breakout junior year recording 231 attempts for 1,144 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2019, as per Sports Reference. Akers earned a spot into the Second-team All-ACC in 2019.
Cam Akers' contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Akers signed a one-year contract with the Vikings valued at $1,175,000 in July 2024. The contract includes an average annual salary of $1,035,637 but no guaranteed money. After signing this contract, Akers was traded to the Vikings in exchange for a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick in October 2024.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year(s) / $1,175,000 | N/A | $1,175,000 | - | $1,175,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | CAP HIT ANNUAL | CASH ANNUAL | DEAD CAP ANNUAL |
| 2024 | 25 | $770,587 | $800,000 | - |
| 2025 | 26 | UFA |
Cam Akers' salary
According to his one-year contract, Akers will receive an average annual salary of $1,175,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $750,000, with a cap hit of 770,587 in 2024.
What are the terms of Cam Akers’ contract?
Cam Akers has a Per Game Active Bonus of $2,941 until it reaches $50,000, according to Spotrac.
Cam Akers' career earnings
As of December 2024, Cam Akers has earned $7,469,516 over four years, according to Spotrac.
Cam Akers' contract history
Los Angeles Rams (2020-2023)
Cam Akers signed a four-year rookie contract worth $6.17 million with the Los Angeles Rams. It included a signing bonus of $2 million and had $2.94 million of the contract guaranteed.
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FAQs on Cam Akers
A. Cam Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
A. Cam Akers attended Florida State University from 2017 to 2019.
A. Cam Akers won the Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
A. Cam Akers has an average annual salary of $1,175,000, according to Spotrac.
