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BYU football: The daunting task of replacing Jamaal Williams

By Michael Miller

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores on a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) scores on a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Riley Burt brings the speed.

A 3-star prospect in BYU’s class of 2015, Riley Burt came to Provo with a reputation for speed.

As a senior at Box Elder High School in Utah, Burt posted an impressive 10.93 in the 100 meters.  As a true freshman in 2015, the 6’1″/205 running back saw limited action (14 carries, 86 yards) but did give a glimpse of his speedy talent by breaking off a 41-yard run against Cincinnati.

Riley red-shirted last season, participating on the scout team.  The opportunity is there for him as a red-shirt sophomore to fight for carries.  We could definitely see him earn a spot in the backfield rotation this season.

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