Cam Akers

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		56	2,044	13	4.0
2025		6	19	0	3.8
2024		17	444	2	4.3
2023		7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among RB contracts at this AAV tier, Cam Akers earns a C+ Contract Value Index. At $1.215M annually, he's operating as a depth-piece reserve on a championship-caliber roster, and his on-field performance grade—also a C+—reflects a veteran who never recaptured the explosiveness that justified his 2020 second-round pedigree. The 2025 season saw him appear in six games, minimal counting that underscores his role as a situational contributor rather than a featured back. On the positional market, running backs at his salary tier are expected to function as cheap depth or special-teams contributors; Akers fits that mold, though his career arc—six years in the league with fading production—signals diminishing utility even at replacement-level wages. The mediaFraming is unambiguous: Seattle released him post-draft as routine housekeeping, pivoting toward younger options on the depth chart, and his sentiment grade has cooled to a D despite a Super Bowl LX championship ring with the 14-3 NFC West-leading Seahawks. At 26, his contract value reflects exactly what he's become—a low-cost veteran whose ceiling has contracted, making this a pragmatic bit of offseason salary management rather than any strategic bet on future upside.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Cam's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Cam Akers is a five-year veteran running back now in his sixth NFL season with Seattle. The 27-year-old has logged 56 career games and carries a modest C+ overall grade, reflecting inconsistent production throughout his tenure. While Akers remains a depth piece in the Seahawks backfield, his current trajectory suggests diminishing impact compared to his early-career expectations. Akers is averaging 3.80 yards per carry this season, below the NFL average of 4.11 and well short of elite production at 6.49 yards per attempt. His rush yardage sits at just 3.17 yards per game—significantly below the league average of 22.39—indicating limited offensive usage and efficiency when touches do arrive. The concerning trend shows a sharp decline from C+ in 2024 to a D grade in 2025, marking three consecutive seasons of subpar play since 2023. His body of work remains relatively intact compared to some snapshot performances, but the recent downward slope raises questions about whether age, injury history, or scheme fit is limiting his effectiveness. Going forward, Akers faces a critical juncture in his career arc. The Seahawks' offensive direction and his ability to reclaim a featured role will determine whether he can stabilize as a complementary back or fade further from relevance. If production doesn't improve next season, his window for a meaningful NFL future will close considerably, making 2026 a defining year for his legacy.

How Cam Compares at the Position

Cam Akers ranks 63rd of 176 graded running backs by performance. That slots Cam between Aj Dillon (C+) just ahead and Khalil Herbert (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Releasing Akers mid-season signals the Seahawks' dissatisfaction with his production and fit. Headlines show conflicting narratives—elevation reports contrast sharply with the release announcement itself. The timing suggests Seattle found better options in their backfield rotation. Fans questioned whether Akers' injury history made him expendable despite veteran experience. Seattle's running back room will depend on younger, healthier alternatives moving forward.