Cam Akers fantasy outlook

Yahoo Sports's Liz Loza shares her fantasy outlook on Cam Akers.

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LIZ LOZA: It's going to be a cross-country move for Cam Akers, who's leaving Florida behind and relocating to Los Angeles, becoming the newest running back in the Rams backfield. Obviously, there's a big hole left by Todd Gurley, as he's now in Atlanta. Gurley, by the way, averaged 15 carries per week in 2019.

Now, Akers' production in college at Florida State was a bit spotty. But he was playing behind a trash O line. This is an explosive player with a nose for the end zone. He is incredible after contact. In fact, per Sports Info Solutions, 67% of Akers' total rushing yards in 2019 came after contact. He's also an incredible pass catcher. So this is a player with a do-it-all skill set, save pass protection, which he definitely needs to improve on.

Now, it's going to be interesting, because the Rams also spent a third-round pick on Darrell Henderson in the 2019 Draft. Right now, though, my money is on Cam Akers. It's probably going to be close to a 60-40 split, but I'm going to lean Akers' way.