Akil Cham is a young Albany RB with low-mileage upside
Akil Cham enters the 2026 season as a freshman running back at Albany, listed at 5-foot-7 and 186 pounds, with a Brooklyn background and a compact build that suggests quickness over brute force. His high school production was modest but efficient in 2022, showing 5.0 yards per carry and 3 total touchdowns, which points to a back who can make the most of limited touches rather than overwhelm defenses with volume. The big question is usage: if Albany wants a decisive, change-of-pace runner with burst and toughness, Cham looks like a worthwhile developmental fit.
