Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams is in line to be the starter for the Green Bay Packers in his second NFL season, and his ability to progress into more of an all-around back is gaining attention within the franchise.
Williams' work improving as a pass blocker, in particular, has helped the former Cougar stand out in a backfield that includes fellow second-year backs Aaron Jones and Devante Mays (of Utah State), as well as veteran Ty Montgomery.
And while Packers head coach Mike McCarthy continues to stress the team will take a running back-by-committee approach, the coach had high praise for the work he has seen from Williams this offseason.