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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 17-24 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 17, 2016; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws the ball during the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws the ball during the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Jarveon Williams
Sep 3, 2015; Tucson, AZ, USA; Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners running back Jarveon Williams (2) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Arizona won 42-32. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

New Mexico Bowl: Jarveon Williams (RB – Texas-San Antonio)

New Mexico opens up the bowl season playing a virtual home game against the Roadrunners of Texas-San Antonio. The Lobos are the number one rushing team in the FBS, but it’s a running back from Texas-San Antonio that NFL scouts will be watching closely.

New Mexico will look to grind out a win by wearing down the Texas-San Antonio defense with their rushing attack. In order to give their defense a rest, the Roadrunners must also find success on the ground. That’s where Jarveon Williams comes in. The senior back has led his school in rushing each of the past two seasons. While his 2016 campaign has fallen short of expectations after a stellar junior season, Williams is still the team’s top offensive weapon.

With this being Texas-San Antonio’s first ever bowl game, there’s a concern that the team will just be happy to be there. The senior class, especially Williams will have to prevent the team from becoming complacent, not only to make this game competitive, but to help his 2017 NFL Draft stock as well. At this time, he’s projected to be an undrafted free agent who could earn a camp invite based on his ability to make plays out of the backfield both as a runner and as a receiver.

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