Position change! Avery Williams is moving to RB. Can he be successful at his new position? JustinM_NFL examines. FrontOffice33 | DirtyBirds
It’s a curious move for a player that entered the league as a highly intriguing nickel cornerback out of Boise State. Williams played cornerback for four seasons at Boise State, totaling 152 tackles, 22 passes deflected, and four interceptions throughout that time frame. The Falcons drafted Williams as a cornerback. He played 121 defensive snaps as a first-year player.
Playing running back isn’t totally new to Williams. He played the position as a senior at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California. Williams rushed for 1,175 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense en route to being named Trinity League co-Most Valuable Player. Williams pulled double duty as a secondary defender and would eventually walk on at Boise State as a cornerback.
It’s worth noting that regardless of what ‘position’ Williams plays going forward, his best chance to continue developing into a contributing performer is via special teams. Williams returned 20 punts for 153 yards and 23 kicks for 490 yards, leading all Falcons players last season despite playing alongside one of the greatest returners of the modern era in Patterson.
It’s fairly straightforward to understand why Smith and the Falcons’ offensive coaching staff would search for more opportunities to get the ball in Williams’ hands. He’s a dynamic and elusive player with the potential to create game-breaking plays. A Falcons offense that lacks high-end proven talent could possibly benefit by adding a new wrinkle involving Williams to their game plan. We’re just not convinced it requires a full-fledged change to running back to do it.
Nonetheless, the Falcons have seemingly made up their mind. Williams will turn back the clock and return to his ball-carrier days. It represents a fairly concerning situation for Williams’ prospects of locking down an actual NFL position, but his unique abilities via special teams will likely keep him in the conversation for the foreseeable future.
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