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SEC Football: Top 10 players to watch this spring

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) react after a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) react after a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rawleigh Williams III (22) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Michael Scherer (30) attempts the tackle during the first half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rawleigh Williams III (22) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Michael Scherer (30) attempts the tackle during the first half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Running back Rawleigh Williams III had a strong 2016 season and returns as one of the running backs to watch on the Arkansas Razorbacks. After playing sparingly in seven games his freshman season, he elevated his play in his sophomore season as starter.

Williams III ran for 1,360 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns for the Razorbacks last seasson. He ranked third in the conference in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns on 245 rushing attempts. He ran the ball the second-highest amount in the conference in 2016.

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Their tough conference schedule didn’t slow down Williams III too much. He ran for over 100 yards or more in seven games last season for Arkansas. He ran for a career-high 205 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in a 58-42 win over Mississippi State on November 19.

The expectations for Williams III will increase this season as the Razorbacks look to improve their 7-6 record. All but one of their losses last season came against ranked opponents.

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