Javonte Williams has been one of the most notable disappointments in the last few years among running backs in real and fantasy football. After scoring 204.9 PPR points during his rookie campaign, he’s suffered a knee injury (2022) and has seen his yards-per-carry average decline to under four since. He also fell into a backfield committee in 2024, sharing the totes with teammates Jaleel McLaughlin and, to a lesser degree, rookie Audric Estime.
The good news is Williams is now multiple years removed from his knee injury, and he’s still a young player at the age of 24 (he’ll be 25 at the start of next season). Williams also won’t warrant a big number in terms of his contract demands, simply because he has failed to prove himself as a reliable or productive runner at the professional level.
