Cam Akers reminds Vikings of his college QB stats in massive trick play vs Browns; coach impressed

Cam Akers was a star college quarterback - believe it or not. The 26-year-old just reminded the Minnesota Vikings of his brilliant stats on Sunday

Published on: Oct 5, 2025, 22:40:04 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Cam Akers was a star college quarterback - believe it or not. The 26-year-old just reminded the Minnesota Vikings of his brilliant stats with a massive trick play in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in London.

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers runs onto the field ahead of Browns game (AP)

With 2:37 left in the quarter, Akers lined up in the shotgun formation. He rolled right but never planned to run. Instead, he lofted a pass to a wide-open Josh Oliver for a touchdown, showing his high school skills are still in his toolkit.

The Vikings eventually won the game, thanks to Carson Wentz's last-minute TD pass to Jordan Addison.

“After this game I think it’s safe to say McCarthy is the third string qb on the Vikings behind wentz and cam Akers,” one impressed fan wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“QB controversy in Minnesota? Cam Akers looks natural?” another one asked.

Was Cam Akers a college QB?

Long before becoming an NFL running back, Akers was a star quarterback at Clinton High School in Mississippi. His senior season was nothing short of dominant - 3,128 passing yards with 31 touchdowns, paired with 2,105 rushing yards and 34 more scores. That production earned him Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year honors.

Akers’ high school résumé also included national recognition. He was invited to the US Army All-American Bowl, where he captured the US Army Player of the Year Award. His dual-threat ability made him one of the most sought-after recruits in the country.

He eventually transitioned to running back at Florida State, though he still flashed his arm on occasion, completing five passes during his college career. Now in the NFL, moments like his Week 5 trick play serve as a reminder: Akers never truly left his quarterback roots behind.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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