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Ducks add Micah Williams
He's coming in as a walk on from the track team. Ducks will have some crazy speed at WR..
"As if the Oregon Ducks needed more talent and speed in the receiver room.=1.385emThe Ducks added track star Micah Williams to the football team as a walk-on wide receiver. Williams is 5-foot-8 and has a personal record in the 100-meter dash of 9.91 seconds, being named to the USA Olympic team as a 4x100m relay alternate last year.=1.385emIn comparison, freshman corner Rodrick Pleasant — the former fastest guy on the team, and the California high school state record holder in the 100m — has a PR of 10.13 seconds.=1.385emWhen he was at Benson High School in Portland, Williams was a three-time Gatorade Oregon boy’s track and field Runner of the Year (2017-20). He was the 2019 New Balance Nationals indoor champion in the 60 meters with a winning time of 6.60 and was ranked No. 1 nationally.=1.385emThis addition just adds more speed and flexibility to the Duck receiver corps as well as a possible kick return specialist.=1.385em Williams will wear No. 84."
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Re: Ducks add Micah Williams
I would love to see him as a kick return specialist. We haven't had a true burner on returns in a while. Besides that who wants the hold their breath every time a major starter runs one back?
Can he field the ball, have good hands, and read kickoff teams approach? If so he'll be real dangerous.
Never say never, but he probably has an uphill battle working his way into the WR rotation with this classes talent, size, and experience. Running routes and everything takes a while.
Devon Allen might be the fastest player in the NFL. I believe he's still on the Eagles? Despite his speed after focussing his time on track he made the Eagles, however has yet to see the field.
If anyone could make use of him I could picture Chip finding a way to get him open in wide open space with only a short throw needed back in the day.
You gotta love a walk on with talent like this.
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Re: Ducks add Micah Williams
They'll certainly find some reps in practice to see if his hands can match his feet. These days with the portal and injuries, depth is a luxury...
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