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Florida State Football: 5 breakout candidates during 2017 spring game

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Giorgio Newberry (4) warms up with defensive end Josh Sweat (9) before the game against the South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Giorgio Newberry (4) warms up with defensive end Josh Sweat (9) before the game against the South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Jacques Patrick (9) and running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrate after they beat the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Jacques Patrick (9) and running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrate after they beat the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook is off to the NFL Draft. But that just means the door is wide open for a new starting running back. The Seminoles have Jacques Patrick at the ready but running back Cam Akers is looking to change all of that.

Akers is a true freshman who enrolled early after graduating high school in December. While Patrick is the projected starter, Akers has still made his presence felt as he gets a headstart on his collegiate career.

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Akers was named the US Army All-American Player of the Year after leading his high school back in Mississippi to a 13-1 record. He brings experience at both the quarterback and running back position to the Florida State Seminoles.

With so much talent, it will be hard for head coach Jimbo Fisher and staff to keep Akers off the field. After all, the Seminoles are looking to return to the top of the ACC. To do that, they’ve got to put the best players, like Akers, on the field. Stay tuned this weekend for Florida State’s annual Spring Game.

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