There’s a common theme in Cam Akers’ recent interview with Barton Simmons of 247Sports. The nation’s No. 2 running back prospect wants to see the field early.
Akers, a five-star from Clinton, Miss., noted that the impending departure of star Florida State running back Dalvin Cook makes Tallahassee an enticing option. Same for Knoxville, where the early exit of either Alvin Kamara or Jalen Hurd could open playing time as a freshman. With Derrius Guice expected to leave after next season, LSU could allow Akers to “get my feet wet a little bit and play behind him that first year and then the next year take over.