From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ohio State RB Miyan Williams.
— Big, bruising back with a stocky, compact frame
— Size and running style make him an effective runner between the tackles
— Can be a bowling ball in tight spaces, being difficult for the defense to bring down
— Often requires more than one defender to take him down when he gets his momentum going forward
— Has a nose for the end zone as a battering ram type of runner
— Builds speed quickly and can pull away from defenders in the open field
— Does a good job following his blocks and trusting his eyes on his cuts
— Hits the hole hard and decisively when he sees it open up
— Effective pass protector in the backfield who can hold his own against blitzing defenders
— Underrated pass catcher with good hands and impressive body control
— Lacks top-end speed and explosiveness at the position
— Often gets caught working to the corner, lacking the speed to beat defenders to the edge
— Isn’t very elusive in space due to his size and foot quickness
— Doesn’t get much more than what is blocked for him outside of running through tackles
— Wasn’t utilized heavily in the pass-catching department in college
— Had surgery for osteochondritis in his right knee this past season, sidelining him until training camp
— Senior prospect from Cincinnati
— Three-star recruit, according to Rivals
— Had 5,823 rushing yards and 68 touchdowns in high school
— Originally committed to Iowa State University before flipping to Ohio State
— Played in four games in 2020 and rushed 10 times for 64 yards
— Played as the backup to TreVeyon Henderson in 2021 and 71 had carries for 508 yards and three touchdowns while catching nine passes for 74 yards
— Played in a committee role with Henderson in 2022 and toted the rock 64 times for 497 yards and eight touchdowns and also caught four passes for 26 yards
— Ran for five touchdowns in one game against Rutgers in 2022
— Played in only six games in 2023 due to suffering from osteochondritis in his right knee, logging 19 carries for 73 yards and two touchdowns along with two catches for 39 yards
— Said decision to declare for the draft was based on finishing his college degree
— Had a local Pro Day workout where he wore a Bengals practice jersey
— Third-team All-Big Ten (2022), Two-time Academic All-Big Ten (2021-22)
Miyan Williams is a short, compact runner who first made a name for himself playing his high school in Cincinnati, becoming a recruit who was sought after by plenty of college programs.