From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
# 32 James Williams/RB Washington State – 5’11” 195 lbs
The Good
- Significant burst, gets around the edge well
- Fluid, agile athlete
- Patient footwork, presses the line and creates for himself
- Understands angles and does his best to make them as hard for the defense as possible
- Fantastic contact balance, slippery and elusive on every play
- Receiver-like hands, best hands for a RB in the draft
- Long Speed is solid, an electric playmaker
- Ball Security is fantastic
- Runs aggressively, leg churn is tremendous
The Bad
- Inconsistent vision, bounces it outside too often
- Raw frame that could use filling out
- Inconsistent pass protection due to suspect anchor
- Washington State scheme, limited route tree and usage in the slot
- Spotty situational awareness at times, needs to play to the situation
Bio
- 2018: 122 carries, 560 yards, 12 TD, 83 receptions, 613 yards, 4 TD
- Career: 316 carries, 1540 yards, 19 TD, 202 receptions, 1437 yards, 8 TD
- Freshman All-American Honorable Mention
- Nicknamed “Boobie” after Boobie Miles from Friday Night Lights
- Tore ACL and MCL as a Senior in High School
James Williams is a RB that jumps off the screen every time he gets the football.