2019 NFL Combine: 6 Players With the Most to Gain
Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M
Even though Trayveon Williams is on the smaller side, he's a beast in pass protection and a capable backfield receiver. Among running backs that saw 35 or more targets last year, Williams rated fourth-best in the nation with 7.6 yards per target, per Expand The Boxscore. However, despite snagging 66 career receptions at Texas A&M, Williams only managed to get one across the goal line. His collegiate target share of 8% nears the 60th percentile on PlayerProfiler, while his Dominator Rating is near the 80th.
As a freshman back in 2016, Williams totaled more over 1,100 yards from scrimmage but struggled the following the year with a woeful 4.6 yards per carry. Williams bounced back in 2018, averaging 6.5 yards a tote, setting career highs with 271 carries and 1,760 yards. Playing in the vaunted SEC, Williams -- one of the most balanced running backs available by usage -- recorded 57 rushes of 10 or more yards, which led all backs in the conference, according to PFF.
At 5'9" and 200 pounds, Williams is likely to land somewhere in the area of a Matt Breida, Austin Ekeler, Giovani Bernard, or James White based on what he shows at the combine. He should be able to contribute in several areas right away as a rookie. Coaches will trust the elite pass blocking and find snaps for Williams. He can slide nicely into any backfield that's giving touches to a handful of backs.
