Kerwynn Williams (RB, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: No, you did not read that wrong. I am, in fact, recommending you a player that is 0% owned on Fleaflicker. I’m not sure if you heard, but Andre Ellington has officially been confirmed done for the year, and many have speculated which running back would win the job out of the committee. Enter Kerwynn Williams, who was just signed off the practice squads this past Friday.

Kerwynn rushed 19 times for 100 yards, which in my opinion is an excellent way to welcome yourself to the pro circuit. He’s certainly earned himself a shot at the lead back job next week, but you should know that he isn’t built like a lead back. He’s only 195 pounds, and 5’8”. His mold is very similar to Justin Forsett, who is 198 pounds and also 5’8”, but we have seen how well that has worked out for the Ravens.  Unlike Forsett, Kerwynn ranks in the 77th percentile for the 40-yard dash among running backs. I wouldn’t be too worried about his build.

What I am worried about is the fact that he faces the Rams next. The Rams have been pretty good at stopping the run of late, and obviously Williams is an unknown quantity. That said, if I were in a deeper league I’d take a shot on him as a FLEX play.