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Javonte Williams' testing numbers strikingly similar to Chase Edmonds'

March 30, 2021 by Cards Wire Leave a Comment

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
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— 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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