Maxx Williams had two years of eligibility left as a tight end for the Gophers, but most folks knew after a highlight-worthy hurdling touchdown in the Citrus Bowl that he was ready for the NFL.
On Friday, heard his name called in the second round of the NFL draft. The Waconia native was taken 55th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.
The draft is becoming a family tradition. Williams’ paternal grandfather, Dr. Bob Williams, played quarterback at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Bears in 1959 in the 28th round (332nd overall), passing up pro football to enter medical school.