Miyan Williams

Williams had been a solid runner for the Buckeyes prior to 2022, but the tailback exploded onto the scene last season. He logged 128 carries for 825 yards and 14 touchdowns, time and time again displaying his explosive ability and breakaway speed. Williams played so well that even when his uber-talented backfield mate TreVeyon Henderson was healthy, the two tended to split carries. Some of his production last season can be credited to the intermittent absence of Henderson, who dealt with a foot injury throughout the year and would miss five games. Williams, however, proved to be a formidable runner in his own right, and should only improve over the course of his senior season in Columbus. Last year, when the two tailbacks were heathy, they divvied up the backfield work rather evenly, so it’s reasonable to expect more of the same from Ryan Day’s offense in 2023. Even as part of what should be a backfield-by-committee, Williams’ potential is sky-high and he’s primed for another very productive season.