Anthony Williams Jr., Michigan State football (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
After a quiet freshman season with Michigan State football, Anthony Williams Jr. could help form the solid 1-2 punch that the offense needs.
Michigan State’s backfield was at a disadvantage a season ago. The offensive line wasn’t opening running lanes and the depth at the running back position deteriorated with the departures of La’Darius Jefferson, Weston Bridges (who could have moved back to running back) and Connor Heyward, who has since returned.
The backfield was three freshman, led by Elijah Collins.
Collins ended up having a breakout season, rushing for just shy of 1,000 yards but his offensive line did him no favors as he averaged less than five yards per carry.