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.
