Florida State Football: 5 biggest questions facing the Seminoles in spring 2018

3. Will this be the year of Cam Akers?

If you’re not excited about the prospect of Cam Akers becoming a serious Heisman contender within the next year or two, you may have to turn in your Seminole fan card. The sophomore running back was impressive as a true freshman, rushing for 1,025 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.3 per touch.

Although Jacques Patrick is also returning after racking up 748 yards and seven scores as a junior, Akers has to be excited about the possibility of recording 200-plus carries and breaking 1,000 yards for the second straight season to start his college career.

There’s no doubt that Patrick will swipe some of the carries that Akers would have had if had departed following the 2017 season, but he’s good enough that he’ll take advantage of his opportunities and prove to be the lead back.

Will this be the year of Akers?

It sure seems that way and with a fresh look at head coach, the Seminoles may see more of the sophomore sensation. He has the ability to approach 2,000 yards at some point in his career, but will Willie Taggart let him loose?