ESPN Analyst
Updated 04/23/2013

When it's all said and done, Williams has a chance to develop into the top back in this class. Speed, elusiveness, hands and an eventual load-back type of frame. The latter is the biggest question mark right now as the speedster is tall and a bit wiry lacking a compact frame and low running base. That said, in regards to a game-breaker at the position, you would be hard-pressed to find a more explosive back with better acceleration and top-end speed in 2011. Flashes excellent quick-to-the-hole feet and vision. Can cut, change direction on a dime and slide through the small cutback crease. Shows great initial burst getting North out of his cuts. Very elusive and slippery to wrap up and does not give defenders a clean shot; keeps feet constantly moving and is extremely fluid with loose hips. Hits the cutback lane quickly without losing much in transition while also displaying great lateral speed and quickness bouncing the zone play outside. Flashes excellent acceleration and top-end speed when he turns the corner. A homerun threat when he breaks free into the second level with a smooth track stride and excellent second gear. Keeps his legs churning on contact and is a determined runner but does lack great power and inside running strength at this time. Does not possess a wide hip-base or thick lower-body needed to consistently pull through arm-tackles, absorb the hit and bounce off bigger tacklers. Durability is a concern in a high carry role at this point, may start of career as a change-of-pace guy. That said, if he had a bit more downhill power, which he could develop, Williams would arguably be the premier runner in this class. ... for full access to RecruitingNation become an Insider

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