2024 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Miyan Williams, RB Ohio State
Welcome to the Exclusive Sneak Peek: Miyan Williams, a Running Back from Cincinnati, OH who attended Winton Woods High School. Williams was a 3-star recruit and attended Boise St.
Williams began his collegiate career at Ohio State during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. He appeared in only four games and put up 64 rushing yards. In 2021, he played in 10 games for the Buckeyes and totaled 508 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns while also adding in 9 receptions for 74 yards.
His junior season in 2022 saw him appear in 11 games where he rushed for 825 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also chipped in 5 receptions for 27 yards. Williams closed out his collegiate career in 2023 where he only appeared in 6 games behind Treveyon Henderson. He rushed for 158 yards and 3 touchdowns, adding in 4 catches for 42 yards.
Measurables
NCAA Statistics
| Rushing | Receiving | Scrimmage | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Plays | Yds | Avg | TD |
| *2020 | Ohio State | Big Ten | FR | RB | 4 | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 0 | |
| *2021 | Ohio State | Big Ten | FR | RB | 10 | 71 | 508 | 7.2 | 3 | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 0 | 80 | 582 | 7.3 | 3 |
| *2022 | Ohio State | Big Ten | JR | 11 | 128 | 825 | 6.4 | 14 | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 | 133 | 852 | 6.4 | 14 | |
| *2023 | Ohio State | Big Ten | SR | RB | 6 | 49 | 158 | 3.2 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 53 | 200 | 3.8 | 3 |
| Career | Ohio State | 258 | 1555 | 6.0 | 20 | 18 | 143 | 7.9 | 0 | 276 | 1698 | 6.2 | 20 | ||||
Scouting Reports
Strengths
- He shows a surprising level of burst on the edge.
- Is great in short yardage and fights for extra yards.
- He thrives as a pass-catcher in the screen game.
- Is a solid blocker and picks up the blitz well.
Weaknesses
- Has decent speed but not elite speed.
- He ran a very limited route tree.
- Played only in a spread offense and lacks experience operating in a Pro-Style offense.
- He lacks the ability to break off long runs.
Pre-Draft Analysis
Expected Draft Capital: Round 6/7
Ideal Landing Spot: Cincinnati Bengals
Williams is going to be a late-round developmental running back who would be best served on a team that lacks depth at the position. A situation like Cincinnati could be great if we operate under the assumption that Joe Mixon will not be returning.
If the Bengals were to move on from Mixon and roll with Chase Brown, Williams could be the perfect compliment to his skillset. This would be an excellent opportunity for Williams to find his way into a high-touch role.
Post-Draft Analysis
Undrafted Free Agent signed with
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