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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 running backs

By Jordan Luth

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores on a 36-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores on a 36-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jamaal Williams was a four year starter during his time at BYU. He racked up almost 4,000 total rushing yards during his four seasons.

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He rushed for 1,375 yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior season at BYU. This included rushing for 210 yards in BYU’s bowl game victory over Wyoming. Williams led the Cougars in rushing in all four years he was there.

Williams has good size to be an NFL running back. He is 6-foot-0, and at the combine he ran a 40 yard dash time of 4.59. Williams will need to get better at creating space for himself. He will need to develop that if he wants to succeed in the NFL. While NFL running backs can lean on their offensive line, the great ones can do it on their own (Insert any Barry Sanders highlight tape here).

He will be a late round pick in reality. Most likely to be taken in the fifth round by a team that could see if he is made for the NFL.

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