Jameson Williams, a second-year wide receiver, may have a bright future ahead of him after having one of his best games of the season against the Detroit Lions.
Williams had a fantastic contested 22-yard reception, snagged a 3-yard touchdown pass, then ran for a 42-yard touchdown.
Throughout the season, Williams was a willing and competent blocker in the run game, and he made progress in several subtle but important aspects of route running.
“The out route that Ra (Amon-Ra St. Brown) caught, a big third down conversion for us, Jamo is on the outside running a clear route and you have to take your man with you or else (St. Brown) gets cleaned and we don’t convert,” Kalif said.
Coaches and teammates are impressed by the little things that, at times, pass many football fans by and indicate that Williams is on the rise. The major reason the Lions selected Williams No. 12 overall two years ago was because he gets more reps and opportunities when he does the small things well.
“I was so proud of watching him and all the plays that he’s had over this postseason run and the latter half of the season,” Raymond stated. Because he was putting in so much labor, nothing he did was surprising. The amount of work he put in was quite astounding.
Look at your distance, dude.
Williams had 30 receptions for 433 yards (14.4 average) and three touchdowns at the end of the season. Additionally, he gained 71 yards and two scores on four rushes. He was suspended for four games and missed one because of an ankle ailment.
From Week 10 to the end of the season, he averaged more than 42 snaps per game, solidifying his position as a key member of Detroit’s offensive line. Perhaps the biggest quality a receiver can have to offer a quarterback is consistency, and he proven to be that.
