Andre Williams / Analysis

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http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/05/andre_williams_analyzing_the_giants_fourth-round_pick_on_tape.html

 

 

 

(Note: This is the fourth part of a series that will include all the Giants draft picks and some priority free agents.)

 

It was easy to nod and give a token confirmation of approval to the Giants' fourth-round pick. At that point in the NFL Draft, running back Andre Williams was a rather well known quantity.

 

The Boston College running back ran for over 2,000 yards last season and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. There was a lot to like about the pick. Williams (5-11, 230) fits the mold of a Tom Coughlin running back. He's a powerful downhill runner with speed.

 

"He runs outside, he runs inside, he's run the counter game, the gap scheme stuff, the power and he breaks arm tackles," Coughlin said. "He runs through people, he's strong, he's got big, strong legs that allow him to drive through people and fall forward, which is another nice thing."

 

When it comes to his running ability, Williams is impressive. That's why some in the building had him with a first-round grade. Vice president of player evaluation Marc Ross had him in the borderline second/third round. Value dictated the Giants had to grab him in the fourth.

 

Here's what they likely saw that made Williams too good to pass on with the 113th pick of the draft.

 

Size

 

The numbers speak for themselves. Williams is a solid, put together 230 pounds.

 

Just think for a second. The legendary Terrell Davis (Broncos) was 210 pounds. Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks) is 215 pounds. Giants great Ottis Anderson was 220 pounds. Williams is 230 pounds, and can run and cut well for a back his size.

 

Here he's able to get outside and use his size on a Florida State defensive back. Safety P.J. Williams has no chance since he's giving up almost 40 pounds. It results in an easy first down (and a few more yards) for Williams.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w6w6gOGCY

 

Power

Running over a defensive back giving up 40 pounds is expected. But Williams doesn't discriminate. He tries to run through defensive tackles, linebackers, basically, anyone that steps in his path.

 

Williams uses his size well by running with power. This was key to him being the nation's leading rusher last season. Even on well-defended plays, Williams turned a 3-yard gain into five yards. A 1-yard gain into three yards. This adds up in the long run.

 

This is just a basic power run. Williams blasts ahead, hits the hole quickly, falls forward and gains five.

 

 

 

Link above has a shit ton more information.....plus some good videos.

 

Great pick by Reese.