NFC West: Biggest question for each team in 2020

Los Angeles Rams: Who will wind up being the real answer at running back?

After five seasons with the franchise, mostly highly productive, the Rams opted to move on from running back Todd Gurley, due in part to financial reasons. The former Georgia Bulldog is now a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

In April, general manager Les Snead did not have a first-round selection. But the team’s top choice was Florida State running back Cam Akers. Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus (subscription required) had this to say about the former Seminole’s “elusiveness.”

"Making people miss wasn’t an added bonus for Akers at Florida State. It was a necessity while running behind one of the worst offensive lines in college football. Comparing college numbers to the NFL is always tricky, but we’ve seen that missed tackle numbers and stats like yards after contact translate well to the NFL. Last season, Akers forced a missed tackle on 32 percent of his touches and averaged nearly four rushing yards after contact per attempt. He’ll likely have to put those skills to use again as a rookie behind a Rams’ offensive line that still has some questions."

Sean McVay’s current running back depth chart includes Akers, Malcolm Brown and 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson. Will it be backfield by committee or will one of these players step up?