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NFL Draft 2017: Top 10 early entrants who didn’t get drafted

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Travis Rudolph (15) during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Travis Rudolph (15) during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers in the second hafl at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers in the second hafl at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Signed by: Cincinnati Bengals

Nicknamed ‘Boom’, Stanley Williams left the program as the seventh all-time leading rushing in Kentucky history. He finished his Wildcat career with over 2,500 rushing yards and had a monster junior campaign.

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The Bengals took a chance on him after the draft even though he was considered one of the top running backs available in the later rounds. His frame may have been the reasoning behind him going undrafted. In fact, Williams stands 5-foot-9 and just 196 pounds which was enough to scare NFL teams off.

It was a bit of a surprise to see him declare for the NFL Draft following his junior campaign, but he talked with his family and decided this was the perfect time. He averaged 6.8 yards per carry and picked up a total of 1,170 yards and seven touchdowns in 2016. He showed tremendous burst and speed throughout his career, but his size was the only issue.

When you think about speedy undersized NFL backs to make a name for themselves, you think of someone like Darren Sproles. Can he carve out a role like that with the Bengals?

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