A transfer from South Carolina, Jamyest Williams moved to running back from defensive back, and was a four-star cornerback (8th in the country). He started games in 2018 as a safety. Williams was used as a punt returner because of his field vision, speed, and quickness. He can provide rare two-way contributions to an NFL roster and is an absolute fit on special teams as both a coverage player and a return specialist.

Jamyest Williams

RB – Georgia State Panthers

HT: 5082
WT: 185
Year: Super Redshirt Senior
High School: Grayson (Loganville, GA)
Rating: 4-star (0.9638)

Projected Draft Grade: Special Teams Ace

Projection: 7th/PFA

Jamyest Williams scouting notes

Pros:

• Very quick. Runs with some serious intensity. 
• Just keeps moving people. He is a strong runner between the tackles considering his size.
• Accelerates well. Speed and quickness are his biggest factors as a runner.
• Decent explosiveness. 
• Reads blocks extremely well. 
• Very savvy and intelligent to how defenders react to him. Sets them up beautifully with his run. 
• Surprisingly stout between the tackles. Has excellent contact balance. Bounces off of tacklers and absorbs contact extremely well. 
• Very difficult to track in the open field. Typically breaks past first contact. 
• Capable receiver out of the backfield. 

Cons:

• Too small to be an effective pass blocker. 
• Not particularly quick at picking up free rushers. 
• He has six years of experience under his belt from college – might be considered a short-term prospect who has maxed out his potential.