Mississippi’s top prospect, and one of the most coveted recruit’s in the nation, for the 2017 class, Cam Akers, plays quarterback for the Clinton Arrows. He threw for 2,331 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. However, it is running back that he will play on the next level.
In fact, even from the quarterback spot last fall, he rushed for 1,418 yards and 16 scores. High school film and camp performances have propelled him to the lofty 5-star status. Here’s how he ranks by the four major recruiting sites:
- 247sports – 4-star | 40th overall | 2nd best RB | top-ranked prospect in MS
- ESPN – 4-star | 23rd overall prospect | 2nd best RB | top-ranked prospect in MS
- Scout – 5-star | 22nd overall prospect | 2nd best RB | top-ranked prospect in MS
- Rivals – 4-star | 23rd overall prospect | 2nd best RB | top-ranked prospect in MS
As of now these are the teams that I will be taking a closer look at over the next few months #Top10 ufe0f
The 10 schools he says he “will be taking a closer look at over the new few months,” are: Ole Miss, Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Florida State, Georgia and California.