Cam Akers is on a mission. After two Achilles tears would’ve ended most players’ careers, the Texans’ running back’s defying the odds. The guy who once looked like a future superstar is back, and he’s hungry.
In a recent video post shared by sportswriter Aaron Wilson on his Twitter handle, Houston’s RB Akers opened up his touchdown and comeback from two Achilles injuries. “I’m just blessed. God’s blessing me and I don’t want this to be my story. I wanna come back and show everyone who I am,” asserted the Seminoles’ product.
#Texans running back Cam Akers on his touchdown and comeback from two torn Achilles tendons @thereal_cam3 @DavidMulugheta @AthletesFirst @FSUFootball @justinallen_13 @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/yPT0Virogq
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 2, 2024
The 25-year-old running back exploded onto the scene as a rookie, flashing game-breaking ability. But then came the nightmare: the Achilles injuries. Most guys would’ve hung up their cleats, but not Akers, as he said with determination in his voice: “Playing with these guys and training camp reminded me that I wanna keep going. I don’t wanna be a one-time player.”
The Texans saw something special in him. They offered him a lifeline when others wouldn’t. “It’s closer to home,” Akers explained about joining Houston. But it’s more than just geography. He sees a winning team, a “super team,” as he calls it.
Now, after a touchdown in the Hall of Fame game, Akers is proving he’s back.
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