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10 workout warriors who will shine at the 2015 NFL Combine

By R. Phillips

Nov 22, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (4) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Maurice Canady (26) in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (4) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Maurice Canady (26) in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams (9) runs the ball during the first half in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams (9) runs the ball during the first half in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Karlos Williams, RB, Florida State

Williams may not be drafted as highly as we thought a year ago, and doesn’t look like a natural runner on film, but he should show well at the combine.

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound running back is big and fast and that typically leads to a solid combine. He is incredibly strong, runs with power and hits hard. He rushed for 689 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2014, while also catching 29 passes for 265 yards and another score.

Williams started his career as a safety and, given his skill set, he probably should have stayed there. But in a workout setting, he should be impressive.

His straight-line speed is excellent given his size, and he should probably test well on the bench press and in the jumping drills. He may not do particularly well in the agility drills, given his stiff hips and overall lack of balance. Overall, he should look impressive this week.

Given that he has well-documented character concerns, Williams will need to have a lights-out combine to improve his rapidly dropping stock.

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