Former 5-star talent with big-play burst, but durability remains the swing factor
Camar Wheaton is a physically gifted running back with proven explosiveness and juice after contact, highlighted by a 4.9 yards-per-carry average in the 2023 season and multiple chunk plays, including a 48-yard run.[1][9] He showed steady production at SMU in 2022-2023, but his career has also been interrupted by knee issues, including a missed 2024 season, so the key question is whether he can stay available long enough to turn his talent into consistent RB1-level impact.[9][11] He fits best with a team that values home-run potential and is willing to manage his workload rather than lean on him as a full-season bell cow.[6][17][19]
