DeAngelo Williams
 Position:
Running Back
School: Memphis
Status: Senior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 217
Positives:
An explosive runner with good size and the ability
to make people miss. Williams is in the Ronnie Brown-Carnell Williams class.
DeAngelo Williams possesses
incredible athleticism, shows great balance and burst, with good shiftiness
when moving through the second level. He also has great straight-line speed
and acceleration when getting through the holes in the line. Has the ability
to run around or over tacklers so long as they don't wrap up in time.
Williams also has a good nose for the endzone, running harder as he gets
closer.
Negatives:
Williams doesn't always show the instincts you want to see from a runner by
not seeming to always read where linebackers and safeties are going in
relation to his running lanes. Also seems to have some problems breaking
tackles once the tackler starts wrapping up and pushing through them for
extra yardage, but he has gotten better about it over the past couple of
seasons. Williams has had some problems with leg injuries, which could be a
concern for prospective teams.
Overview:
One of the most productive running backs
in NCAA history...Could have been a first rounder in 2005 but chose to
return to school for his senior season...An all-around great runner who
really lacks many glaring weaknesses...Easily the premier senior running
back available in this draft...Has the ability to be a star runner in the
NFL...Williams is the active career leader in the NCAA for rushing
yards, all-purpose yards, rushing average, and rushing touchdowns. |
