Many Arizona Cardinals fans would like to see the team add a running back to complement Chase Edmonds, who is currently slated to be the starter in 2021. Many feel a bigger, potentially more physical runner would be a good fit.
Some look at North Carolina running back Javonte Williams as that guy.
After all look at this stat — no other running back in college football forced more missed tackles than the 76 he forced last season.
Most missed tackles forced on runs last season
💥 Javonte Williams – 76
pic.twitter.com/9c9C5BVEui— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 27, 2021
Seems like a good fit.
However, Williams’ and Edmonds’ physical traits and athletic are much more similar than you might think.
Here are the numbers from Williams’ pro day and Edmonds’ from the combine in 2018.
Height
Williams: 5-foot-9 5/8
Edmonds: 5-foot-9 1/8
Weight
Williams: 212 pounds
Edmonds: 205 pounds
Williams was listed at North Carolina at 220 pounds and Edmonds is now listed at 210.
40-yard dash
Williams: 4.55 seconds
Edmonds: 4.55 seconds
3-cone drill
Williams: 6.93 seconds
Edmonds: 6.79 seconds
20-yard short shuttle
Williams: 4.09 seconds
Edmonds: 4.07 seconds
Vertical leap
Williams: 36 inches
Edmonds: 34 inches
Broad jump
Williams: 10-3
Edmonds: 10-2
Bench press
Williams: 22 reps at 225 lbs.
Edmonds: 19 reps at 225 lbs.
While the tape might show two different types of runners, both backs are built similarly and are very similar athletically.
It is something to consider as we project who might be the best fit with Edmonds in the backfield.
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