Heading into the 2022 season, the Los Angeles Rams’ top two running backs appear to be set. Cam Akers will be the starter, and Darrell Henderson Jr. will be his backup. That was supposed to be the plan last season before Akers tore his Achilles, but with both players healthy now, that tandem should come to fruition in September.
Logically, that would leave rookie Kyren Williams as the No. 3 running back – assuming he can beat out Xavier Jones and Jake Funk. What can’t be ruled out, however, is Williams ascending to RB2 at some point as a rookie.
That doesn’t mean he’s going to play more than Henderson next season, or that he’ll gain more yards than him. But it’s possible that at some point in 2022, Williams will get more playing time on passing downs and as a receiver.
