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Notre Dame RB Kyren Williams Is Making His Presence Felt

The sophomore running back is making an early splash in fall camp

Bryan Driskell

Running back is without question the biggest question mark on the Notre Dame offense, and over the next month the Irish offense needs at least two of the backs to step into the spotlight.

One player competing for that role is sophomore Kyren Williams, a talented dual-threat running back that is hoping to beat out a number of older players for touches this season. Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly talked about Williams in his latest zoom press conference.

Williams has already shown up with impressive players in Notre Dame's released practice clips. You can see the reshaped body that Kelly is talking about, you can see the escapability that Kelly talked about and you can see the home run ability Williams showed in high school in that clip. Here it is:

Williams was an outstanding runner and passer coming out of high school. In May, Irish Breakdown wrote about Williams potentially being an ascending player for the Irish in 2020 thanks to his combination of skills. You can read that analysis HERE.

Coming out of St. Louis, Williams rushed for over 3,000 yards and racked up over 2,000 yards receiving during his stellar prep career. He stood out last spring, but the depth chart allowed Notre Dame to preserve him for a season in 2019. Now, Williams is using that year of experience to push his way up the depth chart.

Note: All video is provided by Notre Dame Athletics.

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BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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