Cam Akers, an American professional football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, is making his parents proud of his achievements.
The NFL star who joined the Vikings on October 15, 2024, showcased his exceptional football skills, finishing the 2024 season with 104 carries for 444 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, 14 receptions for 68 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.
He led his team to back-to-back victories at the end of the 2024 season.
While the beginning of the 2025 season has been tough for Akers and his team, the NFL star continues to thrive in his career.
Cam Akers began his NFL journey with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020 and spent four seasons with the team.
In 2021, he won the Super Bowl Championship LVI while playing for the Rams, making his parents proud of his achievements.
Moreover, through all his good and bad times, his parents have been his constant source of support both on and off the field.
Akers was born on June 22, 1999, in Jackson, Mississippi, to his father Conni Akers and his mother Angela Michael Neal.
The NFL star often talks about his parents and credits them with guiding and supporting him in pursuing his football career.
While very little information about their professional life is available, Conni and Angela’s social media is filled with pictures of their son’s achievements.
Cam Akers’s Mother, Angela Michael Neal, Is A Cancer Survivor!
The NFL star Cam Akers’ mother, Angela Michael Neal, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010/11 when Cam was just 11 years old.
In an interview, Angela stated that she lost her hair and her skin got darker, and it was a difficult phase for the whole family.
She also underwent chemotherapy and lost weight and couldn’t even lift her head off the pillow.
However, Angela remained a pillar of strength for her family despite her struggles, ensuring that her children never saw her in a moment of weakness.
Angela stated,
“For kids to see me go through that was a lot for me mentally because no one wants their kids to see them at a low point.“
Cam spent nights watching over his mother, making sure she was okay.
In the end, the family united to overcome this difficult situation, and Cam’s mother successfully survived her battle with cancer.
Moreover, Cam Akers often stated that his mother Angela’s battle with cancer taught him to be strong and never complain in life.
He stated,
“Seeing my mom go through breast cancer — she’s a survivor now — but her going through breast cancer taught me there’s not much to complain about in life, seeing her fight and knowing it was for her children. She said that all the time. It made me a fighter.”
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Aker’s mother also always told him to be confident and strong, which helped in his exceptional NFL journey.
In addition to his mother, Cam’s father Conni also played a crucial role in shaping his NFL career.
Cam initially had great interest in baseball and basketball and didn’t even consider pursuing a career in football.
However, his father encouraged him to play football, saying that he couldn’t play basketball if he didn’t play football. Therefore, a lot of credit goes to his father.
“A lot of credit goes to my father, Conni too, because I probably wouldn’t even be here if he hadn’t made me play,” said Cam.
Throughout his growth and achievements, Cam has never forgotten the sacrifices and love of his parents, Angela and Conni.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Cam Akers began his football career at Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi, where he played quarterback and running back.
- He was named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year, played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and won the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award in 2016.
- Cam began his collegiate career with Florida State Univeristy.
