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Baylor Football: 5 players to watch in 2017 spring game

By Matt Workman

Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Baylor Bears running back Terence Williams (22) runs against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Baylor 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Baylor Bears running back Terence Williams (22) runs against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas beat Baylor 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Terence Williams is retruning to Baylor following a 2016 where he ran for 1,048 yards and 11 touchdowns. He and his 5.7 yards per carry average hope to build on his strong sophomore season under Matt Rhule ‘s new pro-style mindset and ball control philosophy.

Williams is one of a number of Baylor backs that look to have a big 2017 under Rhule. Williams is a bruising physical back who looks to excel under Rhule and an emphasis on running game and ball control.

The second-year star is a physical back who would seem to excel under the new coaching staff’s emphasis on increased physicality in all aspects of the game.  Williams has shown a knack for punishing defenders, especially in secondary, and he could prove to be a very useful tool in the offensive tool box in 2017.

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