BYU's 21 Jamaal Williams runs during a scrimmage in Provo on Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Freshman running back Jamaal Williams turned heads during BYU's first scrimmage, rushing six times for 34 yards and a touchdown. "He's very explosive and has got lots of speed," said quarterback Riley Nelson. "If he can keep playing like (that), I think he may be able to see the field this year, which is amazing, because the dude is young even for a freshman." The 17-year-old Williams did not participate in the second scrimmage due to an ankle injury. While the Cougars' offensive backfield is deep, Williams — who was recruited by Boise State, Arizona State, Utah, UCLA and Oregon, among others — should get a considerable number of touches this season.
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Oregon was interested in him, which should speak to his skills and potential as a RB.
Excited to see what this kid can do.
Go Cougs!
Excellent, four years on national TV; each week playing top teams from conferences across the nations ; insure the Heisman. Mark it down. Jamaal Williams BYU’s second Heisman winner. He is the second best back in the state at 17 years old. More..
sounds like quite an athlete behind a decent o-line. I'm looking forward to the match up against Utah's D-line at RES. Should be fun. maybe they can keep it within 30 or so this year