Some players seem to get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to fantasy football owners who envision a huge season and, when it doesn’t happen, still maintain their faith in that player regardless. Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has been one of those players.
Below, we look at Cam Akers‘ 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
When Akers was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft, he was almost immediately anointed as the Next Big Thing in the post-Todd Gurley offense. It didn’t happen as a rookie when he rushed for just 625 yards, caught just 11 passes and scored 3 touchdowns in 13 games.
It appeared his 2021 season was washed away early on when he suffered a torn Achilles prior to the start of training camp. However, he showed his recuperative powers by returning in Week 18 of the regular season and being the primary back in the playoff run to a Super Bowl title . However, he averaged just 2.6 yards per carry in the postseason (67 carries for 172 yards and no TDs). While Akers Fever isn’t as strong this season, he’s still viewed as a fantasy starter.