Dexter Williams NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick

POSITIVES:

—Very good NFL size (5'11", 212 pounds) with great production once stepping into the RB1 role at Notre Dame in Week 5.

—Has NFL vision and power to go with his frame. Will do work between the tackles and can absorb contact and bounce off with balance.

—Accelerates well before and after he makes a move; finds his lane and explodes through it with good lean and quickness.

—Power-runner mentality and ball security, with no fumbling issues. No wear and tear.

—Agility and flexibility are obvious on tape.

NEGATIVES:

—Suspended four games to start the 2018 season (undisclosed reason)

—Arrested in 2016 (possession of a handgun, marijuana possession)

—Never the go-to guy in the Notre Dame offense and struggled to produce against top-tier competition.

—Not much juice to his game; doesn't shake defenders in the hole or make tacklers miss.

—Limited experience or production as a third-down back; average receiving history and limited pop as a blocker.

Dexter Williams Highlights

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OVERALL:

NFL teams will have to check the background of Williams when making school visits, but if his 2018 suspension is cleared, he could be a valuable mid-round runner with NFL-starter traits. He flashed an ability to be a game-changing back at times during games against Stanford, Virginia Tech and Florida State.

GRADE: 5.90 (ROUND 4—POTENTIAL STARTER)

PRO COMPARISON: Jamaal Williams