2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Kyren Williams
- Position: Running Back
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 199lbs
Film Watched: USC 2021, Purdue 2021, Alabama 2020
Pro's:
- Quick, sudden back with a dangerous change of direction that will freeze tacklers
- Dainty feet that aid his ability to cut on a dime
- Very patient runner behind the LOS, keen to string the play out and wait for the hole to develop
- Low pad level and sense of danger makes him a slippery customer with the ball in his hands
- Versatile weapon – played WR at high school & had 675 receiving yards in his time at South Bend
- Can be split out or lined up in the slot on obvious passing downs
- Incredible blocking ability for his size; identifies blitz threats and can neutralise them
Kyren Williams is a RB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 1.75 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1254 out of 1519 RB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/aJGWwlZKl6 #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/OmPrgUDdQe
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 5, 2022
Con's:
- Smaller back who would struggle to maintain a heavy, three-down workload at the next level
- Less than 200lbs on his frame – could be susceptible to bigger hits in the NFL
- Lack of top end speed; for a shifty back he won’t pull away from defenders in the open field
- Not a North-South runner, and is guilty of moving horizontally too often
- Gets caught trying to dance his way out of trouble on occasion rather than force forward progress
The Verdict:
“Kyren Williams has all the hallmarks of a running back that will have an impactful NFL career in comparison to the range he gets drafted; his size will have teams looking for a three-down back scared of making a serious investment. But on the field, WIlliams is a playmaker - one of those special talents who can make something out of nothing. He routinely found yards on plays where a defender was in the backfield straight from the snap, utilising his elusiveness to avoid the tackle. His biggest value comes in the passing game, where he is a serious threat as a receiver but also an incredible blocker - both chipping and as a dedicated protector. Ideally paired with a more physical back, if Williams lands in the right spot he could be a highly productive weapon at the next level.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE
PREDICTION: 3RD ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5