BYU Football: The Mount Rushmore of Independence

By Adam Gibby | Jun 6, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Kyle Van Noy #3 of the BYU Cougars recovers a fumble scoring a touchdown after sacking the qurterback in the second half of the game against the San Diego State Aztecs in the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 20, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 21: Jamaal Williams #21 of the Brigham Young Cougars breaks free from Andrew Wingard #28 of the Wyoming Cowboys on a touchdown run during the second half of the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Jamaal Williams

Statistics: 3,901 rush yards, 567 receiving yards, 36 total TD

Jamaal Williams gets the nod over the other players in large part because of his consistency and longevity. Williams was an impact maker from day one and helped the Cougars to four successful seasons. While he did suffer from injuries, Williams was still the most dependable player on the field every season he played, and yes that includes Taysom Hill.

While some may point to his rushing averages being a bit below Allgeier, something that can’t be overlooked is who Williams played with. Williams was a star next to Taysom Hill, who essentially was a second running back. The fact the Williams had the success he had with Hill next to him in the backfield speaks volumes to his talent.

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