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2017 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Kentucky RB Stanley Williams

We’re back again breaking down prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft, set to kick off on April 27th through the 29th. Our goal this season is to write reports on at least 150 players and hopefully, as many as 200. It will, of course, have a focus on Pittsburgh Steelers’ wants and needs but we will look big-picture too at the best players in this year’s draft.

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Stanley Williams / RB Kentucky 5’9 196 lbs #18

The Good:

– Patient decision maker in the backfield
– Reads blocks well
– Vision and patience makes Williams a unique back
– Has the speed to beat defenders to the perimeter
– Great asset on screen plays
– Has kickoff return experience

The Bad:

– Poor pass blocking technique
– Blown back by defenders when anchoring in pass protection
– Does not have the strength to break tackles
– Lack of elusiveness covered up great vision

Bio:

– 2016: 171 carries, 1170 yards, 6.