ESPN.com · Feb 7, 2017
Instant impact recruit: Florida State's Cam Akers
True freshmen no longer serve as just practice bodies and tackling dummies in a redshirt rookie season. They’re enrolling at schools more prepared to play early than ever before, and with the 85-scholarship limit, coaches need freshmen to contribute.
Deshaun Watson started as a freshman. So did Lamar Jackson. Dalvin Cook rushed for 1,000 yards in his first season.
Which incoming ACC freshmen will make major contributions for their team in 2017? The ACC blog picks the recruit most likely to make the biggest impact for each team.
Team: Florida State
Recruit: Cam Akers, No. 1 RB, No. 9 in the ESPN
Stars: Five