Javonte Williams Among Potential Surprise First-Round NFL Draft Picks

Posted Apr 27, 2021
North Carolina running back Javonte Williams isn't as big as the Alabama's Najee Harris. But he packs a punch and showed off impressive all-around athletic ability at his pro day (4.55 40, 22 bench reps, 36-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 10 feet, 3 inches). "I love Javonte," a high-ranking AFC executive said. "I think he's the best back in the draft." (NFL.com)

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