As a TCU alumni and season ticket holder, the excitement for Savion Williams should be high. Having watched Williams play football up close and in person, the Packers are getting a high level competitor. Williams is a leader and his teammates love him. He is a player who loves football and is constantly finding ways to elevate his game. He has struggled to maintain consistency at times but the Packers must be excited about his potential.
The most admirable aspect for Savion Williams is his love for his family. Savion Williams has a young daughter, who had heart surgery at three months old. Williams attributes his success to his daughter. He mentioned that his daughter is his source of motivation and inspiration. Making it to the NFL is a dream come true for Savion and his family.
During his time at TCU, Williams primarily lined up at wide receiver. However, in his final season, due to TCU’s struggle to run the football, the Horned Frogs decided to line Savion Williams up in the backfield. TCU made this decision because their coaching staff knew Williams was their most explosive player. Williams will run through a defender, past a defender with his speed, juke, spin, hurdle, you name it, he is capable of it. Matt LaFleur knows that anything can happen when Williams gets the football.
Savion Williams Brings Versatility to the Offense
Savion Williams spent all five seasons of his college career at TCU. His best season was his last. Williams became the vocal point of the TCU offense. He registered 611 receiving yards, 322 rushing yards, 6 receiving touchdowns, and 6 rushing touchdowns. It became quite clear that TCU was determined to find any way possible to get Williams the football. TCU used Williams in the backfield, in the slot, on the outside, and to the stretch the field both horizontally and vertically.
With such a crowded wide receiver room, it is unclear how the Packers plan to utilize Williams. It is expected that Doubs, Reed, Wicks, and Golden will see the majority of the action while Watson rehabs his knee injury. Savion Williams was not afraid to get his nose dirty and block during his time at TCU. He could find his way onto the field if he can prove his ability to block. During his rookie season, Williams could be used in special packages. He is a chess piece that LaFleur could use to keep defenses on their toes.
Williams biggest hurdle to clear to find playing time is consistency, especially when it comes to catching the football. He struggled with drops at TCU. Given the current status of the wide receiver group and their struggles to secure the ball, a reliable, consistent pass catcher should see the field more. It will be interesting to see how Williams does in camp and the preseason games. His explosiveness could add a fun, exciting variable to the Packers offense.
