Denver Broncos' Rookie RB Javonte Williams Views Himself as a 'Three-Down Back', - Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More : vimarsana.com
May 7, 2021 Running backs have been so devalued over the last 10 years in the NFL that a general manager can spark criticism for trading up five spots to draft one in the second round — even one whom many analysts had graded as the No. 1 prospect at his position in North Carolina's Javonte Williams. The former UNC star forced a total of 76 missed tackles on runs last season, per Pro Football Focus, and that ability to pick up yards after contact prompted Denver Broncos' GM George Paton to orchestrate a trade-up with Atlanta to select Williams with the No. 35 pick in last week's NFL draft.