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Williams

A “name” undrafted free agent, Williams will presumably be stashed on the practice squad if he clears waivers. Williams was limited to one preseason carry by a hamstring injury, ruining any shot he had at making the initial 53-man roster. Williams has speed and soft hands, so he could stick around on the periphery of the league for a while.

Williams finishes the preseason with only one carry after an injury in practice last week. The Bengals will need to roster Williams, place him on IR, or risk trying to get the former Kansas star on the practice squad. Williams, who had the fastest Pro Day of this year’s running backs, could draw interest if he’s waived.

Williams was limited to one carry in last week’s preseason game. The Bengals want to see what they have in Williams and could potentially play him deep into Sunday’s game if he’s active. We like Williams as a hedge to Joe Mixon’s early-down role, but injury concerns could land him on IR to open the season.

Williams (5/9/175) was a four-star recruit and three-year starter for the inept Jayhawks. His best season was as a freshman when he posted a 161-1,125-9 rushing line (7.0 YPC) and caught 33 passes, but Williams has been an inconsistent producer since. He averaged 3.8 yards per carry in his final season, a campaign that ended with a midseason COVID-19 opt out. Williams is a speed-only player (4.42 forty) with the hands to operate on passing downs if he’s given a chance. He’s battled various injuries throughout his college career and was suspended after being charged with domestic battery for assaulting his girlfriend.