Kyren Williams has been a consistent source of production for fantasy football managers in each of the past three years and enters his age-26 season again atop the Rams’ depth chart.
The upside may not be overwhelming, but the floor is impressive, and that has him priced as a third-round option in most leagues. Invest with confidence?
Should You Draft Kyren Williams in Fantasy Football?
Williams has been about as rock-solid as it gets since the Rams handed him the keys to the backfield in 2023.
- Three straight seasons with 10+ rushing scores
- Three straight seasons with over 30 receptions
- One DNP over the past two years
- 4.6 yards per carry
He played a key role in Los Angeles’ playoff run last winter (four TDs in those three games with 253 yards of offense), and while the Blake Corum dynamic is annoying, this coaching staff showed their hand in the playoff win at Soldier Field, where Williams had 21 of the 27 RB carries and all five targets.
Corum is going to be involved—that much we know—but there’s a world in which that’s a net positive. In 2025, Williams carried the ball 57 fewer times than the year prior despite playing in only one fewer game, and guess what?
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His yards per carry increased by 17.1%, and his Elusive Rating rebounded from a career worst to above his career norm.
Drafting Williams is all about expectations. Because he has a Robin in his backfield who will spell him for a series at a time, it’s hard to imagine him smashing his mid-to-late third-round ADP.
He’s not the most explosive runner (not one of his 645 touches over the past two regular seasons has gained 35+ yards), and that means that should he have a down-volume week, his point total is unlikely to be suitable.
But… he’s not going to bottom out. Not in 2026, at least. He’s at the peak of the age curve and featured within an offense returning the reigning MVP under center. His counting numbers have been near-mirror images of one another for each of the past three seasons, and the safety that comes with that projection should make you feel fine about drafting him at his current cost.
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Personally, I like making him my RB2 in running-back-heavy builds. Maybe I drafted Ashton Jeanty in the first round or Chase Brown in the second—those are the types of teams where I get enticed by the stability Williams offers. Starting a draft with two of those three backs allows you to focus on pass-catchers for a handful of rounds, thanks to a nice mix of reliability and upside in your backfield.
As a nice little bonus, fantasy managers avoid the second Seattle meeting (Week 18) and get December matchups with the 49ers, Cowboys, and Buccaneers.
Preseason Fantasy RB Rankings
- Bijan Robinson | ATL
- Jahmyr Gibbs | DET
- James Cook III | BUF
- Jonathan Taylor | IND
- Ashton Jeanty | LV
- Christian McCaffrey | SF
- Saquon Barkley | PHI
- Chase Brown | CIN
- De’Von Achane | MIA
- Derrick Henry | BAL
- Kenneth Walker III | KC
- Jeremiyah Love | ARI
- Omarion Hampton | LAC
- Javonte Williams | DAL
- Breece Hall | NYJ
- Kyren Williams | LAR
- D’Andre Swift | CHI
- Travis Etienne Jr. | NO
- Josh Jacobs | GB
- Cam Skattebo | NYG
- David Montgomery | HOU
- Bhayshul Tuten | JAX
- TreVeyon Henderson | NE
- Quinshon Judkins | CLE
- Jaylen Warren | PIT
- Bucky Irving | TB
- Jadarian Price | SEA
- Rhamondre Stevenson | NE
- Chuba Hubbard | CAR
- Kenny Gainwell | TB
- Tony Pollard | TEN
- Jordan Mason | MIN
- Rico Dowdle | PIT
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt | WAS
- Blake Corum | LAR
- RJ Harvey | DEN
- Kyle Monangai | CHI
- Rachaad White | WAS
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. | JAX
- Zach Charbonnet | SEA
- Aaron Jones Sr. | MIN
- Jonathon Brooks | CAR
- J.K. Dobbins | DEN
- Tyler Allgeier | ARI
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. | NYG
- Isiah Pacheco | DET
- Woody Marks | HOU
- Tyjae Spears | TEN
- Nick Singleton | TEN
- Brian Robinson Jr. | ATL
