What It Means:

The Rams are taking a cautious approach with their first-round pick, who tore his ACL last season at Georgia.

Last year, the Rams ranked 15th in our schedule-adjusted Rushing Net Expected Points per play metric, which indicates how many points above or below expectation level a team is performing. Our algorithms peg Gurley for 202 carries, 851 yards, and 4 touchdowns on the ground as well as 40 receptions, 324 yards, and a touchdown through the air. He's expected to be the 21st-ranked fantasy football option at the position.