That’s spicy. While early reports hint at a true 50-50 committee split in Los Angeles, Blake Corum faces significant weekly volatility sharing the backfield with Kyren Williams and upstart Jarquez Hunter. Meanwhile, Williams logged a dominant 69.9-percent snap share and out-touched Corum heavily last season with 259 carries. Williams is the ultimate RB floor play as a true backfield committee would cap his ceiling.
Williams’ fantasy floor is supported by high-leverage roles on passing downs and at the goal line where he handled 13 goal-line carries in 2025. Corum’s weekly production is difficult to project, making him a better best ball option. If either Williams or Corum is nicked up, Hunter would likely slide into the 1B role.
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Ruh-roh. That’s 50-50 before Jarquez Hunter’s name is even mentioned. Both Hunter and Blake Corum offer more explosive upside on any given play than warrior back Kyren Williams. The Rams will continue to play Williams in high leverage situations, but expect Corum to play extensively with Hunter mixed in.
Williams will get the touches in the most fantasy-friendly situations, but the lower touch count in 2026 lowers his floor and caps his ceiling. There may never be a better time to put a 25.6-year old running back on the block in fantasy football dynasty leagues.
An evergreen trait of good fantasy gamers is to be on the lookout for the next upside running back who could be a starter in the event of an injury. Depth chart study and coach speak provide small wrinkles that can end up helping fantasy gamers find the next league winner.
The Rams have been a great source of fantasy goodness with the likes of Toddy Gurley, Darrell Henderson Jr., and Kyren Williams. The Rams selected Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter in the 4th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In the last week, Hunter is up 4.9 spots on Underdog creeping into the early part of the 17th round.
While Kyren Williams is surely the safe bellcow in the Rams offense, it is advantageous to draft Jarquez Hunter as a high upside back who could be both a league winner and fill out a needed running back spot in redraft leagues. For such a cheap price and the rich history that the Rams have with running backs, it is wise to select Hunter with a late round pick going forward.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
LA Rams GM Les Snead spoke about how having a committee “helps” the team run the ball how they want.
In an interview post-draft with Rich Eisen, Rams GM Les Snead said:
We do think the way this NFL season’s going — the amount of wear and tear that goes into playing running back — that having a committee, and a committee with different skill sets, only helps us continue being able to run the football like we want to run it.
Taking a committee approach would be a departure from how head coach Sean McVey has historically approached the position. Whether it was Todd Gurley, Darrell Henderson, or Kyren Williams, the Rams have normally given at least 60% of rushes to the lead running back.
Speculation of a committee in the Rams backfield has heated up over the last year given the drafting of third round pick Blake Coram in 2024 and the drafting of Jarquez Hunter in 2025. The Rams have engaged in contract extension talks with Williams, however, those have not yet come to fruition.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
Rookie running back Blake Corum for the Los Angeles Rams will sit out the team’s playoff run after he broke his forearm. This hurts the depth at running back for the Rams as they make a run at the Super Bowl. Starting back Kyren Williams has been real reliable appearing in 16 games this season, only sitting out the last game of the year as the Rams had the division and a playoff spot locked up. Corum finished the season with 207 rushing yards on 58 carries along with 7 catches for 58 receiving yards and 0 overall touchdowns. Corum should be healthy going into next season.
Corum was a disappointing fantasy pick this season, luckily there is always next season. Kyren Williams staying healthy all season with his workload was lucky. Corum should have more opportunities next season with another offseason in this offense and he looks to be the top back should Williams goes down with injuries.
This isn’t a joke. The running back going as the RB8 ahead of Derrick Henry on Underdog will be the primary punt returner for the L.A. Rams- woof! Alarm bells regarding Williams’ 2024 fantasy production were raised when the Rams prioritized drafting Blake Corum in the 3rd round of the 2024 draft, and this latest report adds further risk that Williams won’t see a bellcow role in 2024 to justify his hefty price tag.
Blake Corum continues to be one of the most intriguing targets in 2024 fantasy drafts. Corum already posed huge potential contingent upside if Williams were injured, and returning punts will add to the likelihood Williams misses time during the 2024 season. This report also signals that McVay plans to have Corum involved in the offense even if Williams remains healthy. As it currently stands, fantasy managers should fade Williams and capitalize on the value of Blake Corum.
