Miyan Williams, a running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes in American football, was born on October 29, 2001. Williams went to Forest Park's Winton Woods High School. During his high school career, he ran for 5,823 yards and 68 touchdowns.
Williams had committed to play college football at Iowa State University before transferring to Ohio State University. As a freshman in 2020, he saw action in four games for Ohio State, rushing for 64 yards on 10 carries. In 2021, he was the backup to TreVeyon Henderson. In 71 carries, he gained 508 yards and three touchdowns.
As a junior in 2022, Williams played in 10 games for the Buckeyes. 13 touchdowns, 817 yards, an average of 6.5 yards per carry, 125 completions, and no turnovers were all accounted for by him. As a receiver, he only caught five receptions for 27 yards.
In the game on October 21, 2023, against Penn State University (PSU), Williams carried the ball 24 times for 62 yards, with the longest rush being 12 yards, which resulted in a touchdown. He caught four passes for 42 yards during the season without fumbling. He gained 158 yards on 49 rushes and three touchdowns.
Miyan Williams Background
Miyan Williams is from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States.
Millie Ray, Miyan Williams's single mother, had a significant influence on his upbringing. Miltonia Ray, his father, had a turbulent past and a history of being in and out of jail. Miyan has admitted that, despite the difficulties brought about by his father's behavior, he finds motivation in his complicated relationship with him.
Williams has an older brother who is not publicly known. Miyan's family history is indicative of his tenacity and willpower, which have driven him to be successful in his football career. In addition to belonging to the Afro-American community, he practices Christianity, which has been of paramount significance in his life.
Miyan Williams NFL Draft Profile
Ohio State's RB Miyan Williams is listed in the NFL Draft profile as a workhorse back. Williams, who is projected to be drafted in 2024, has impressive stats: a 40 time of 4.55 seconds, 5 feet 9 inches of height, and 226 pounds of weight. He has an upward trajectory, with an overall rating of 81.6 out of 100.
During the game, Williams shows proficiency in run blocking (61%), receiving/hands (60%), rushes (82%), and breaking tackles (70%). Positioned at #169 overall and #16 in terms of position, he is ranked sixth in the draft projections. He has played in 30 college games with 618 snaps.
FAQs
A. Miyan Williams is from Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
A. Miyan Williams plays as a running back and wears jersey No. 3 for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
A. Miyan Williams was born on October 29, 2001, making him 22 years old.
A. Miyan Williams stands at 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) and weighs 226 lbs (103 kg).
A. Miyan Williams played in the 2021 Sugar Bowl, 2022 Rose Bowl, and 2022 Peach Bowl with Ohio State.
A. Miyan Williams has a 40-yard dash time of 4.55 seconds, according to his NFL Draft profile.
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