He plays for a team that is consistently one of the most mediocre in the nation. He’s rarely on television but always among the nation’s top stat men.
Jeremy Williams is the best receiver you might not know
He is Tulane wide receiver Jeremy Williams. But just how good is Williams?
Well, he’s good enough to get invitations to both the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. He’s good enough to average nearly 100 yards receiving a game on the nation’s 94th best offense.
In 10 games this season, Williams has 1,555 all-purpose yards with 992 receiving, 156 rushing and 407 on kick-off returns. His all-purpose average of 155.5 yards a game is good for 16th nationally and he has six total touchdowns.
Williams is 11th in the nation in receptions per game with 7.2 a contest. Williams first and foremost makes his name with good hands.
The big question about Williams, and what could drop him in the draft, his a balky knee. He played in only five games in 2008 because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. It’s the same injury he suffered as a freshman. He also had a hand injury last season.
But the knee injury hasn’t seemed to slow Williams much. He’s still good in and out of his cuts and reportedly runs the 40-yard dash in the low 4.5 range.
His leaping ability is at the pro level and he does a really nice job of catching the ball at its highest point.
Williams’ agility is evident. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be asked to return kicks. His quickness is excellent and it helps him get off the line with ease.
“We are really pleased for Jeremy because he has worked extremely hard to put himself in position to receive invitations to both the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game,” Tulane coach Bob Toledo told reporters Tuesday. “He worked very hard rehabbing during the offseason to overcome the two injuries he suffered last year and he did a great job of preparing himself for a really good senior season. I think he will have a great career in the NFL.”
Williams compares favorably in his playing style to Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason. He's just a heady player who knows how to read a defense and get open.
To top things off, Williams gives a great effort as a blocker. That’s what could get him on the field immediately at the next level.
At the very least, it makes him one of the best hidden gems in the nation.
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