BYU football: Jamaal Williams to the New England Patriots is a good fit

Williams will have good NFL Draft value

The Patriots love mid-round (and late-round) selections. Luckily for them, that’s exactly where Williams is projected to go (somewhere between rounds three and five).

Running back is a devalued position in today’s NFL. Not many teams have true, premier workhorse back. Most teams – the Patriots included – have gone to a stable of backs.

It really looks like Williams could fill the role that Blount had. Draft analysts across the country have touted Williams’ running style – powerful and explosive. I think he could provide some of the power that Blount gave, but also provide more elusiveness and speed. Williams could come in and take 10-15 carries on day one – which is about what Blount got this season. While BYU football fans would love to see Williams start somewhere, that situation is very unlikely. But him taking limited reps gives him a chance to carve out a role for himself, and it helps him stay healthy.

Matt Miller‘s latest mock draft has Williams going in round three to the Washington Redskins. There’s no way the Patriots draft him before then, but if he slips to the tail-end of the third round, I think there’s a very real possibility he ends up with the Super Bowl champs.

And who wouldn’t want that?