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Notre Dame football: 2022 NFL Scouting Combine primer

By Brad Weiss

Jan 1, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a gold Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a gold Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) carries the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback Tony Grimes (20) defends in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: 2022 NFL Scouting Combine primer

Kyren Williams

Over the past two seasons, Kyren Williams established himself as one of the premier running backs in college football, rushing for back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. More than just a runner, Williams is also a strong option out of the backfield in the passing game, as well as a capable blocker.

All of that is going to go a long way into making him one of the first running backs selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Irish star is slated to be a Day 2 pick right now, with most mock drafts having him go in Round 3, making this a very important week for him in Indianapolis.

If Williams can put on a good show during the on-field workouts, especially with the 40-yard dash, he could see his draft stock creep up into the Round 2 range. That would be huge for him in terms of his contract, and if he lands with the right team, I could see him earning a starting running back job as a rookie in 2022 based on his strength and speed.

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