It wasn’t a secret that the Los Angeles Rams were looking to add a running back in the 2022 NFL draft, especially with Sean McVay involved in the drafting process. In the fifth round of the draft, the Rams traded up to the 164th overall pick to select Kyren Williams out of Notre Dame.
Williams is a physical runner despite being only 200 pounds and is strong in pass protection. The Notre Dame product compiled 2,127 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns in his final two seasons with the Fighting Irish, giving him plenty of production entering the NFL.
During his time at Notre Dame, Williams was also utilized in the passing game, hauling in 77 passes for 672 yards and four receiving touchdowns in his final two collegiate seasons. While having solid production can be a positive for a prospect, I’m iffy on Williams being a consistently productive running back at the next level.
