Many people haven’t heard of Joe Williams. Others have heard the rumours about how he is uncommitted to football and is a very risky selection. These rumours are not true. Back at Utah, Williams did “retire” from football, but for a good reason. After his sister’s death he felt lost, and needed time to get his life back on track. He got a lot of psychiatric help during that time, and in four weeks he was ready to return to football.

Right now he is being taken anywhere between the end of the twelfth round to not getting drafted at all in 10 team drafts. This is very late for a potential number one running back as early as week one. There have been many reports coming out of 49ers camp saying Joe Williams has a shot at being the go to guy in San Francisco. These reports say that Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers new head coach, is in love with Williams. Shanahan was the person pushing for the 49ers to move up in the 3rd round to select Williams. Plus, Williams is a better fit for Shanahan’s system.

Carlos Hyde is an excellent running back, but so is Williams. Hyde will more than likely be the starter during the pre-season and may start a bit of the regular season. But I believe Williams will start taking carries soon. At his current ADP, he could be the steal of your draft.