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James Williams declares for NFL Draft

In a move we thought was a distinct likelihood after the season, Washington State Cougars running back James Williams has declared for the NFL Draft.

Williams is one of the best stories to roll through Washington State in recent years. Williams’ family had been homeless shortly after moving to California when he was younger, living in his car with his parents as they struggled to get on their feet. Later, Williams tore up his knee just a couple of games into his senior season at Burbank (Calif.