Former Notre Dame star continues to prove doubters wrong and NFL evaluators look even sillier following his most recent reward 

When NFL Draft evaluators go about their scouting reports every year, there is often a high preference on the super athletes. We tend to marvel about raw athleticism, and the “athletic freaks” that seem to defy the standards for what human beings are capable of physically. That attraction is understandable, but it also can be a flawed fixation. 

That flaw was evident when former Notre Dame star running Kyren Williams came out during the 2022 NFL Draft. He was overlooked due to his below average size and straight line speed, and a lot of analysts completely overlooked the natural ability as a runner, passing game impact, and production. During his two years as a starter for the Fighting Irish, Williams rushed for 2,127 yards and 27 touchdowns. He also added another 672 yards and four scores on 77 receptions during those two seasons. 

Williams accomplished all of that while running behind a below average Notre Dame offensive line, and playing under offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Due to his poor testing and measurables, Williams eventually fell to the fifth round of that NFL Draft. Luckily for him, he landed in the perfect situation with the Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay. 

Similarly to his college career, Williams didn’t get a ton of opportunities during his first season. Over the last two seasons, however, Williams has developed into a workhorse for the Rams offense. He was rewarded with a new contract on Tuesday, which included $33 million for three years, and $23 million fully guaranteed.