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NFL Draft 2019: 5 late-round picks who’ll have immediate impacts

By Luke Feliciano

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 01: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack catches a pass for a 14-yard touchdown against Marcus Holton Jr. #6 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 01: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack catches a pass for a 14-yard touchdown against Marcus Holton Jr. #6 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 17: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes past Thomas Johnston #7 of the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Kyle Field on November 17, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 17: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes past Thomas Johnston #7 of the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Kyle Field on November 17, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Texas A&M. player. Trayveon Williams. 3. 56. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. RB

Trayveon Williams was electric in the backfield for the Aggies throughout his three seasons in College Station.

His incredible run at Texas A&M was first put on display during his true freshman year when he collected more than 1,000 yards on the ground.

Those numbers took a slight dive during his sophomore year, but he certainly ramped up the output last year, running for career-bests in yards (1,760) and rushing touchdowns (18).

Williams has many upsides that make him not only a possible impact player right away but also a steal in the draft.

Speed is the name of his game. As a shifty and agile running back, Williams poses a serious threat when he can break into the open field deep into enemy territory.

During his time in college, he showed flashes of his pass-catching abilities. While he didn’t post huge numbers in the passing game, he can contribute some in this part of the offense.

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Williams also showed leadership as he was named one of the offensive captains for the Aggies during his sophomore year.

His athletic abilities were definitely something to marvel at, which makes it shocking how he fell so far down the draft boards.

The one downside for Williams is that he is undersized in comparison to the prototypical size of an NFL running back. However, he compensates for it with his dazzling footwork.

The Bengals were bottom feeders in the NFL in team rushing last year. Quarterback Andy Dalton’s injury could have factored into this ranking, though. Cincinnati’s offensive line wasn’t exactly staunch either.

Williams joins a group of already-established tailbacks like Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard. He also enters the Bengals’ roster alongside draftee Rodney Anderson from Oklahoma, who missed the majority of last season after suffering a season-ending injury.

Given the Bengals’ lack of explosion on the offensive side of the ball last season, Williams can contribute immediately because of his athletic prowess.

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