Rams' Running Back Draft Strategy: Power and Depth

0:00On April 20, the Los Angeles Rams crushed it on the ground last season with 2,152 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, boosting their win rate to 67% whenever they top 2,000 yards in a year. Kyron Williams and Blacorn power that attack, and both are back, along with fourth-round pick Jarkez Hunter from last year. Rams fans might think they're set a running back, but the team has drafted one every year for the past 9 drafts, skipping only back in 20, 16, with an average of 22 backs taken league-wide each year, they're likely eyeing prospects again, even if just for training camp depth. That success ties into Shaw McVeigh's scheme, where a strong run game opens up the pass, but depth matters in a grinded out league. Injuries hit hard last year, so adding fresh legs keeps the rotation humming without overrelying on the stars. Scout highlight Jeremiah Love as a first-round explosive prototype, with speed and agility, while Round 2 Giderian Price brings zone-running vision.

1:02Despite an older Killy's issue, later rounds offer gyms like Jonah Coleman, a compact bulldozer similar to Williams, and shift Triannum, a physical X-Linebacker with special teams. Jobs? This class lacks depth after the top guys, making it smart for the Rams to stand pat or grab a late-round value pick like Triannum or Jam Miller for. Versatility. Either way, their ground attack stays a weapon heading into the draft.