Ex-Florida State star fighting to revive NFL career with New Orleans Saints

Over 30 former Florida State Seminoles are on NFL rosters leading up to the 2025 season.

A few familiar faces moved around during free agency with Jameis Winston heading to the New York Giants, outside linebacker Josh Sweat signing with the Arizona Cardinals, and defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi ending up with the New York Jets.

There are still at least two former Seminoles looking for homes with training camps opening later this summer.

Running back Cam Akers and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

remain on the open market.

READ MORE: Florida State football adds high-upside DL recruit Wihtlley Cadeau to #Tribe26 class Akers will be getting an opportunity to continue his NFL career if he can impress an NFC team later this week.

According to NOF Network's Nick Underhill, Akers is set to try out for the New Orleans Saints at veteran minicamp from June 10-12.

The Saints already have seven running backs on their roster; Alvin Kamara, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kendre Miller, Devin Neal, Marcus Yams, Velus Jones Jr., and Xazavian Valladay.

Akers had one of the best seasons of his career in 2024.

He made the Houston Texans' active roster coming out of training camp before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings.

In total, Akers saw action in 17 games, rushing 104 times for 444 yards and two touchdowns while catching 14 passes for 68 yards and three more scores.

Following two Achilles injuries in three years, Akers proved that he still has gas left in the tank.

He could be a reliable member of the running back rotation for multiple times around the league if things don't work out with the Saints.

Akers won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams.

During his five years in the NFL, he's rushed 502 times for 2,025 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Reflecting On Cam Akers' Career At Florida State A five-star prospect in the 2017 class, Akers signed with Florida State over in-state Ole Miss and programs such as Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee.

He joined the program under former head coach Jibmo Fisher but stuck with the Seminoles after Willie Taggart was hired.

Akers broke Dalvin Cook's freshman rushing record during his first season on campus, accumulating 1,024 yards and seven touchdowns.

He led Florida State in rushing in three consecutive seasons.

That included a breakout campaign in 2019 where he rushed 231 times for 1,144 yards and 14 touchdowns while catching 30 passes for 225 yards and four more scores.

Akers was named second-team All-ACC for his performance.

The Mississippi native was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.

Akers ranks No.

6 in program history in career rushing yards (2,874) and No.

8 in touchdowns (27).

Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams? RB Trey Benson - Arizona Cardinals DB Jammie Robinson - Arizona Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat - Arizona Cardinals WR Keon Coleman - Buffalo Bills K Dustin Hopkins - Cleveland Browns DL Mario Edwards Jr.

- Houston Texans DB Jarrian Jones - Jacksonville Jaguars DL Fabien Lovett Sr.

- Kansas City Chiefs DE Janarius Robinson - Kansas City Chiefs DB Derwin James Jr.

- Los Angeles Chargers DB Asante Samuel Jr.

- Los Angeles Chargers *free agent DL Braden Fiske - Los Angeles Rams OLB Keir Thomas - Los Angeles Rams OLB Jared Verse - Los Angeles Rams DB Jalen Ramsey - New England Patriots RB Cam Akers - Minnesota Vikings *free agent TE Jaheim Bell - New England Patriots DL Joshua Farmer - New England Patriots OLB Brian Burns - New York Giants K Graham Gano - New York Giants QB Jameis Winston - New York Giants OLB Jermaine Johnson - New York Jets DL Derrick Nnadi - New York Jets DB Azareye'h Thomas - New York Jets WR Ontaria Wilson - New York Jets WR Johnny Wilson - Philadelphia Eagles LB Tatum Bethune - San Francisco 49ers DB Renardo Green - San Francisco 49ers DL Eddie Goldman - Washington Commanders OL Bobby Hart - Washington Commanders READ MORE: Coveted recruiting target has disappointing news for Florida State football Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State Football throughout the offseason Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok More Florida State News Florida State offers son of NFL legend and Heisman Trophy winner Florida State lands near top of ACC for 2025 offseason moves Who is Florida States biggest rival? We've ranked them Kickoff times set for four key 2025 Florida State football games.

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