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2019 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams

From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.

#2 Dexter Williams/RB/5’11 212 lbs

The Good:

  • Able to get skinny through the hole
  • Good size, is able to push forward and gain tough yardage
  • Anchors well in pass protection
  • Patient runner, waits for blocks to develop
  • Great feel for running lanes, good vision
  • Presses line of scrimmage, pulls defenders in and then able to counter
  • Tough, hard nosed runner
  • Good ball security

The Bad:

  • Footwork is very slow
  • Average speed, 4.