RB Javarris Williams

[Mr. Krab]

Javarris Williams

Last Updated: March 21st, 2009
Managed By: Steve Martin

School	Tennessee State
Height	5 ' 9.5 "
Weight	219 lbs.
Speed	4.52 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2009
Birth Date	4/8/1986
Jersey #	28
Current Position	HB
Projected Position	HB
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	6
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Tennessee State's Profile for Javarris Williams

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Att	Rush Yds	Avg	Rush TDs	Rec	Rec Yds	Avg	Rec TDs	Fum Lost
'05-'06	11	8	202	872	4.3	4	12	93	7.8	---	---
'06-'07	11	10	245	1233	5.0	11	13	210	16.2	1	---
'07-'08	11	11	195	1187	6.1	15	14	240	17.1	---	---
'08-'09	10	10	207	1037	5.0	15	19	245	12.9	1	---

Overview

Javarris Williams concluded his college career after 43 games, 849 carries and 4329 yards, he started as a true freshman in 2005, getting 872 yards on 202 carriers (4.3 average) with four TD. He also had twelve receptions for 93 yards. He was voted to the second team All Ohio Valley Conference squad. Playing in eleven games during the 2006 season, Williams recorded 1,233 yards on 245 (5.0) carriers with 11 TD; also caught 13 passes for 210 yards and one TD. He repeated as All Conference second team selection. In 2007 Williams rushed for 1,187 on 195 carriers (6.1) with 12 TD. He also received 14 catches for 240 yards.

Similar in build and running still to former Terrapin Lance Ball; Williams was 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, [the OVC is a top 5 FBS conference in terms of talent], and is a legitimate mid-round prospect because of his size and underrated quickness as an inside runner. Had an arm span of 31 1/2 inches and a hand span of 9 1/4 inches at the combine. And was impressive in practices for the East-West Shrine Game.

Participated in the NFL Combine and displayed good athleticism. Ran a 4.52 official forty time with a 33.5" vertical and a 10'8" broad jump.

LATE NOTE: Did some of the testing at the TSU Pro Day, and did a 4.73 short shuttle and 7.26 three-cone drill.

Strengths

Williams is a powerful runner with good quickness to and through the hole. A solidly built 'no-nonsense' style of runner. Faster than he looks- 4.52 at the combine, one of the stronger backs he did 25 reps and looks the part physically with one of the better power/speed ratios at the combine. His 33.5" vertical and 10'8" broad jump were also evidence of his lower body strength.

Weaknesses

Not as loose hipped or as polished as a blocker or receiver as scouts would like in a elite 3-down back; not eye-popping in any one particular area also gained much of his yards behind LT Cornelius Lewis and C Cecil Newton who are amongst the top offensive linemen in the FCS.

Projection

If he catches the ball very well at his pro day he could move a round or more, the late 4th is unlikely but not impossible, if he were bigger, faster or more elusive he'd be headed for the day 1/day 2 cusp; he's bigger than Donald Brown and almost as fast, but his lack of great lateral quickness and rawness keep him in the mid to later rounds.

[Chiefnj2]

on paper this draft keeps getting worse.

[seaofred]

Can we say good bye to Kolby Smith or Jackie Battle?

[TheGuardian]

Not really. This is a good pick.

[KCwolf]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

on paper this draft keeps getting worse.

who's paper?

[WhitiE]

nice

[Direckshun]

I think this is a solid 7th round pick.

[NIUhuskies]

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by NIUhuskies

He'll run your ass over

[TheGuardian]

Very solid. Kolby is coming off of an ACL tear. We don't have anyone that can run inside besides LJ. This cat is 5'9" 225 pounds with 4.5 speed. Very good combination.

[LaChapelle]

Where is III?

[Micjones]

I figured the bitching would've ended two rounds ago.
How on Earth can you complain about the 212th player taken in the Draft.
My God!!!

This kid was super productive in college. Very polished as a 4-year starter.
He's probably a Practice Squad guy in year one unless he can contribute on ST.

Could be a short-yardage specialist for this team.

This isn't a bad pick.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Very solid. Kolby is coming off of an ACL tear. We don't have anyone that can run inside besides LJ. This cat is 5'9" 225 pounds with 4.5 speed. Very good combination.

Yeah, it makes me wonder if Kolby will make the team if this guy is a rock

[jab0450]

Why not rashad jennings?

[Spicy McHaggis]

I like the pick, wouldn't have minded Jennings either.