Rams running backs coach Ron Gould said recently that Williams is looking more explosive this offseason, Wyatt Miller of the team's official website reports.
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"The first thing that stood out to us was his explosiveness," Gould said of Williams. "One of the things (I noticed) was just his ability to stay grounded through some of his runs that was really, really evident in the work that he's put in, so really, really pleased with that." Williams averaged a pedestrian 4.1 yards per carry on a career-high 316 rushes last season. That marked a significant dip from his 5.0 YPC mark from the previous season. Williams also fumbled a career-high five times. Still, the Rams and Williams' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have reportedly been discussing an extension this offseason, but the sides have yet to hammer out an agreement. Williams is facing more backfield competition this season in the form of second-year back Blake Corum and rookie Jarquez Hunter. He's a risky early-round fantasy pick due to the lack of big play ability and proneness to turnovers.
His yards per carry (YPC) was 4.1, which ranked him 25th among 31 running backs with 150+ carries. Plus, no work in the passing game. Jarquez Hunter SZN is imminent!
People are severely overthinking Kyren Williams and listening too much to the guys at underdog fantasy. He's a top 10 back in the league, he's not going anywhere.
His efficiency and contact numbers weren't very good, and he fumbled 6 times, and he only had 3 runs over 20 yards, but his volume and scheme are obviously great for fantasy.
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DickyMacWed 7/9/25 3:00 PM
His yards per carry (YPC) was 4.1, which ranked him 25th among 31 running backs with 150+ carries. Plus, no work in the passing game. Jarquez Hunter SZN is imminent!
TheShaguarsWed 7/9/25 5:17 PM
Everyone said Blake Corum SZN imminent, Kyren was 5th Rd Corum 3rd, at best Kyren would split with Corum, etc etc. Didn't happen.
But now Hunter a 4th round guy is going to be the guy? Nah.
Kyren balls out for his contract year. Hunter carries his water bottle.
Steelpens79Wed 7/9/25 5:58 PM
People are severely overthinking Kyren Williams and listening too much to the guys at underdog fantasy. He's a top 10 back in the league, he's not going anywhere.
Ch3m1zt26Wed 7/9/25 5:59 PM
not RB but WR Jordan Whittington is the player on the rams I think can surprise and Stafford is in for a bounce back year
HoldoutsWed 7/9/25 7:55 PM
His efficiency and contact numbers weren't very good, and he fumbled 6 times, and he only had 3 runs over 20 yards, but his volume and scheme are obviously great for fantasy.
DickyMacWed 7/9/25 8:28 PM
Short leash=Jarquez 📈📈📈