Kyren Williams

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: LAR.

Quick Facts

• Position: RB
• Team: LAR (Los Angeles Rams)
• Bye week (2026): 11
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 48

2026 Outlook

Williams entered 2025 off a monster 2024 (1,299 rushing yards and 14 TDs) and delivered again: 259 rushing attempts for 1,252 yards and 10 TDs, plus career-highs of 36 receptions for 281 receiving yards. The NFL's 2026 Top 100 Players ranking placed him at #89, validating his elite-level production—a second consecutive year on the list, though declining from #85 in 2025 and debut at #78 in 2024. He faces a likely committee role shift heading into 2026. The Athletic's Nate Akins reports the Rams expect a 50/50 split between Williams and Blake Corum, with Williams serving as the primary third-down back and between-the-tackles runner while Corum handles change-of-pace duties (per Rams insider expects 50-50 split for Kyren Williams, Blake Corum).

RB coach Ryan Gould returns for his fourth season. McVay's 2026 offensive staff remains largely intact, favoring a stable play-caller environment. Receiving upside: caught 68 passes in 2024 and remains in McVay's favor for checkdown-heavy game script.

June 15 bust prediction: Sports Illustrated's bold predictions flag Williams as a potential RB bust due to the running back committee dynamics. The analysis notes Corum's 2025 production (6 TDs on limited carries) could translate to double-digit touchdowns if he earns increased opportunity. Corum "on the eye test" is "nearly as good as, if not better than" Williams, according to the prediction. This assessment emphasizes that while Williams' floor remains solid, his ceiling is genuinely limited by the committee split—making him overvalued at current RB2 ADP (per NFL Bold Predictions: These 4 Players Will Bust in 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football).

Williams is consistently underrated by the fantasy community despite his steady production across three consecutive seasons. His 91st-percentile run grade reflects elite rushing ability; his 86th-percentile yards before contact per attempt (YBC/Att) shows he benefits significantly from McVay's exceptional run-blocking scheme. However, his 35th-percentile elusive rating and 52nd-percentile yards after contact suggest he relies on the hole being there. His midrange RB2 ADP may overvalue him if the committee split materializes as expected (per 2026 Rankings Breakdown: Running Backs).

The Turf Show Times projects the 2026 Williams-Corum split as the most shared workload the Rams have used under McVay's tenure. McVay has historically resisted committee backfields (Todd Gurley took outsized carries in 2017; Michel, Henderson, and Akers were tried with poor results), but the parallels between Williams and Corum—similar skill sets a year apart, different in speed/style—justify the modern NFL split approach. The strategy keeps both fresher through the postseason and protects against injury, though it complicates fantasy projection for both backs (per The most divided backfield we've seen in the Sean McVay era?).

Role / Depth Chart

Starting RB in a committee for the Rams. Ryan Gould's return as RB coach stabilizes his role. Continued high snap share in McVay's 13-personnel and 21-personnel sets, where Gould's coaching has kept Williams productive. FantasyPros ranks him RB48, suggesting mid-range back2 value heading into 2026.

Recent News

• 2026-05-02 — Rams insider expects 50-50 split for Kyren Williams, Blake Corum (Rams insider expects 50-50 split for Kyren Williams, Blake Corum)
• 2026-06-04 — Justin Boone's Updated Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings for June (Justin Boone's Updated Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings for June)
• 2026-06-11 — The 4 Best Running Back Handcuffs to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football (The 4 Best Running Back Handcuffs to Draft in 2026 Fantasy Football)
• 2026-05-15 — Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Can Blake Corum Earn a Bigger Role in 2026? (Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Can Blake Corum Earn a Bigger Role in 2026?)
• 2026-06-15 — NFL Bold Predictions: These 4 Players Will Bust in 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football (NFL Bold Predictions: These 4 Players Will Bust in 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football)
• 2026-05-30 — Rams running backs poised to accomplish something not seen since 2009 (Rams running backs poised to accomplish something not seen since 2009)
• 2026-07-03 — Rams Have Decision to Make With Two Quality RBs (Rams Have Decision to Make With Two Quality RBs)
• 2026-06-02 — How To Draft Kyren Williams And Blake Corum In 2026 Fantasy Football (How To Draft Kyren Williams And Blake Corum In 2026 Fantasy Football)
• 2026-05-08 — Fantasy Football RB Handcuff Rankings and Tiers For 2026: Blake Corum, TreVeyon... (Fantasy Football RB Handcuff Rankings and Tiers For 2026: Blake Corum, TreVeyon...)
• 2026-04-03 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 45 RBs)

Open Questions

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