INDIANAPOLIS -- Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams has a mentor on the Eagles’ roster.

The talented draft prospect played behind Eagles running back Josh Adams at Notre Dame and eventually took over his starting role this past season. The two remain close friends.

“My relationship with Josh Adams has been great,” Williams said Thursday at the NFL Combine. “He’s a guy that I definitely look up to, a guy that did a lot of things at Notre Dame.”

Adams signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this past offseason. He produced 511 rushing yards and three touchdowns during his rookie season, aiding the Eagles in their efforts to make the playoffs for a second consecutive campaign.

With Adams in Philadelphia, Williams was asked to carry the load for the Irish. As a senior, Williams produced 995 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Despite his busy senior season, Williams still paid close attention to Adams’ success in the NFL. He watched Adams score his first career touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 11.

“Just to see him play for his hometown team and play for the Eagles, it’s been great,” Williams said. “I’m definitely happy for him and the success he is having so far.”

Williams wouldn’t mind being reunited with Adams in the Eagles’ running back committee. Philadelphia is likely to add at least one more running back to the fold this offseason and Williams could be a good option to join the mix.

Williams dyed his hair green for the combine to represent the Irish. If he were to be selected by the Eagles, the hairstyle could stick.

“I wouldn’t change my hair at all if I got drafted by the Eagles,” Williams said with a laugh.