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Just how good is Akers?
Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:54 pm
I know it's a stretch, but is he in the same stratosphere as LF7 was when coming out of high school?
I see that 247 now has him as the number 1 back in the country. Is he better than Guice was coming out of HS?
Either way, hope he's a Tiger.
I see that 247 now has him as the number 1 back in the country. Is he better than Guice was coming out of HS?
Either way, hope he's a Tiger.
This post was edited on 12/16/16 at 6:56 pm
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Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:56 pm to Upslope
He could definitely be in the same mold as Fournette and Guice. I would say he compares pretty well to Guice in size and running style/ability
There just aren't many guys walking around that look like Fournette haha
There just aren't many guys walking around that look like Fournette haha
Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:57 pm to Upslope
honestly he's pretty similar to Dalvin Cook, that being said I think he comes here. Myles has been recruiting him hard and I think they want to play together.
But I'd say he has Guices speed and isn't as elusive but he's hard to tackle in open space. And then he's got LFs acceleration. He's going to be a good one
But I'd say he has Guices speed and isn't as elusive but he's hard to tackle in open space. And then he's got LFs acceleration. He's going to be a good one
This post was edited on 12/16/16 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:58 pm to Upslope
He's very good and a smart back, can't really compare LF to him. I think he better then LF in some things and LF is better in others. They are both great backs. Akers fits perfectly into this new offense though and I think he could put up comparable number if not better numbers then LF in this offense. It frees up the RB and is built to confuse. It's going to be an exciting few years if we can keep up the recruiting on the front seven and at QB actually we could pick it up a bit at QB and at linebacker. I think they will though so we might be building something great here. We'll see
Posted on 12/16/16 at 6:59 pm to RagingCajun3195
He is good enough to start day 1 at 98 percent of big time universities
Going behind guice saves that body from being brutalized and be right for the NFL
Going behind guice saves that body from being brutalized and be right for the NFL
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:03 pm to RagingCajun3195
On film he has IT...and besides, he will be able to throw a HB pass...lol
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:05 pm to BayouBengal99
247 seems to think he's leaning FSU. Seems like he'd get buried deeper in the depth chart over there. LSU is closer to home and he'd get the same volume of carries as DWill and Brossette in his first year.
This post was edited on 12/16/16 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:07 pm to NamariTiger
The run @ 1:28 is just stupid....
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:12 pm to Upslope
Who is he "projected" to commit to?
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:15 pm to crkelly91
As a HS senior, he is rated as lower than LF and higher than DG. In my memory only Bryce Brown was a bust as a RB rated this high, but there is probably other examples. 
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:20 pm to Upslope
They will both play plenty in Tiger Stadium...
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:27 pm to Upslope
Reminds me a lot of Nick Chubb.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:29 pm to Phil2012
He's a back you can build an offense around. That good.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:32 pm to Upslope
VERY good, his SPARQ rating backs up that claim.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:50 pm to Upslope
I can't watch this kids highlights. I want him to be a tiger so bad I am avoiding the excitement and possoble let down. I'd rather rage if he commits and be stoked than get too involved with the recruitment ATM.
Dude is a baller!
Dude is a baller!
This post was edited on 12/16/16 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:50 pm to Upslope
All these people trying to compare him with LF7 and Guice; IMO, his signature move and the way he runs is much more reminiscent of Kevin Faulk.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 7:56 pm to purpleandgoldhaze
He's a beast and we got a real shot
Posted on 12/16/16 at 8:00 pm to Upslope
REALLY GOOD
Posted on 12/16/16 at 8:09 pm to Upslope
Yes he is the real deal
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