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Why the Green Bay Packers should draft BYU football’s Jamaal Williams

By Nathan Cunningham

Oct 8, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s no secret that BYU football’s Jamaal Williams is a talented runner. With the NFL Draft approaching, here’s why the Green Bay Packers should draft him.

Jamaal Williams was one of the most electric players to ever suit up for BYU football. He ran over, through and around defenders en route to 3,901 rushing yards – the most in BYU football history.

His time in Provo is over, and the NFL Draft is quickly approaching. He’ll be making an impact on Sundays for long time.

The question is: where?

Here’s why the Green Bay Packers should draft the J-Swag Daddy.

Firstly, the Packers had five different running backs take 30 or more carries this year. Eddie Lacy got hurt missed 11 games, but was nearly the team’s leading rusher. The free agent took 71 carries for 360 yards (5.1 yards per carry). It seems unlikely he returns to Green Bay.

He was replaced by a converted wide receiver, Ty Montgomery. Montgomery filled in admirably, rushing for 457 yards and adding 348 receiving yards. The trouble was he was feast or famine. He had nine games with less than 40 rushing yards and seven games with more.

He’s under contract through 2018, so he’ll factor in to the backfield next season.

After that, everything seems up for grabs. Assuming Lacy leaves, that leaves Montgomery and Christine Michael.

So the Packers need a running back.

Enter BYU football’s all-time leading rusher.

Green Bay has the 29th pick in the first round and the 61st overall selection (second round). By the time the team is back on the clock in the third round (93rd overall), it’s likely that Williams will be off the board.

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The 61st overall pick seems in play. Williams is an NFL-ready body that could spell Montgomery, he’s also good in pass protection (something Montgomery is not).

The idea of slotting Williams into the explosive Green Bay offense should be an exciting one for BYU football fans. Playing with Aaron Rodgers will always open up some running lanes – and it’s always nice to go to a winning team. Maybe we’d get a BYU alum taking carries in the playoffs next season.

What Cougar wouldn’t want that?

For now, Williams is preparing for the NFL Combine that runs Feb. 28 – March 6.

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