Williams is rising on draft boards, and could be an instant fantasy asset in the right situation. Doug Farrar of footballoutsiders.com (wirting for yahoo) thinks he could be the best back in the draft:
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Sportingnews.com (Russ Lande) has him ranked as the best back, scouting report here:
Inside running: Is a powerful inside runner with exceptional body lean and lower body strength to run through contact. Easily breaks arm tackles. Runs with low so defenders have less to hit. Does not shy away from contact and appears to enjoy delivering a blow on first contact. Grade: 8.5
Outside running: Has exceptional speed and poses the threat of making the long run every time he touches the ball. Displays the loose hips to change direction at full speed. His vision and cutback ability are rare for the position. Grade: 8.5
Blocking: Does a nice job as a blocker in pass protection, but needs work in this area. Must improve his technique and sustain ability against defensive ends and blitzers. Is not a lead blocker. Grade: 7.0
Hands/routes: Has soft hands and good production as a receiver in the backfield. Shows the ability to track and adjust to the ball in the air. Has excellent elusiveness when running after the catch due to his power to break tackles. Carries the ball loosely as a runner. Grade: 7.0
Durability: Has struggled with his durability. Reportedly tore his left hamstring, forcing him to miss four games during the middle of last season. Has exceptional upper and lower body strength. Consistently knocks defenders back on contact. Is a physical and tough runner. Is an aggressive player. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Even though Williams carry the ball loosely, he is worth a job as a feature back as a rookie due to his athleticism, speed and power. He'll get serious first-round looks from a team that needs an immediate starter. He can be a workhorse or play in a committee with another running back. He might be able to return kickoffs as well.
Ryan Lownes of draftbreakdown.com tweeted yesterday, that he has moved him up to #2 in his RB rankings.
In the latest Audible, both Cecil and Matt praised him.
I think it's time to put him in the Ingram/LeShoure conversation as the best back in the draft.
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Sportingnews.com (Russ Lande) has him ranked as the best back, scouting report here:
Inside running: Is a powerful inside runner with exceptional body lean and lower body strength to run through contact. Easily breaks arm tackles. Runs with low so defenders have less to hit. Does not shy away from contact and appears to enjoy delivering a blow on first contact. Grade: 8.5
Outside running: Has exceptional speed and poses the threat of making the long run every time he touches the ball. Displays the loose hips to change direction at full speed. His vision and cutback ability are rare for the position. Grade: 8.5
Blocking: Does a nice job as a blocker in pass protection, but needs work in this area. Must improve his technique and sustain ability against defensive ends and blitzers. Is not a lead blocker. Grade: 7.0
Hands/routes: Has soft hands and good production as a receiver in the backfield. Shows the ability to track and adjust to the ball in the air. Has excellent elusiveness when running after the catch due to his power to break tackles. Carries the ball loosely as a runner. Grade: 7.0
Durability: Has struggled with his durability. Reportedly tore his left hamstring, forcing him to miss four games during the middle of last season. Has exceptional upper and lower body strength. Consistently knocks defenders back on contact. Is a physical and tough runner. Is an aggressive player. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Even though Williams carry the ball loosely, he is worth a job as a feature back as a rookie due to his athleticism, speed and power. He'll get serious first-round looks from a team that needs an immediate starter. He can be a workhorse or play in a committee with another running back. He might be able to return kickoffs as well.
Ryan Lownes of draftbreakdown.com tweeted yesterday, that he has moved him up to #2 in his RB rankings.
In the latest Audible, both Cecil and Matt praised him.
I think it's time to put him in the Ingram/LeShoure conversation as the best back in the draft.
as I have the 1.03 next year (non-PPR).
