12. Preston Williams, WR, Tennessee
2015 stats: 158 yards, two touchdowns
Position coach Zach Azzanni said Williams is evolving to become “a football player, not just a pass-catcher.” It’s understandable that that evolution was initially slow; Williams didn’t enroll until halfway through camp in 2015, and he was coming off an ACL tear in high school.
He’s catching up now. The Tennessee staff said Williams emerged a different player for spring practice, and that has continued into preseason camp.
“What I’ve seen in Preston is just consistency in his approach,” coach Butch Jones told Insider. “He’s worked very, very hard. He understands the expectations in our program.”
Quarterback Josh Dobbs was tied for No. 80 last season in yards per passing attempt. Jones said Williams is someone who can “win the 50-50 ball and create explosive plays down the field.”
2015 stats: 158 yards, two touchdowns
Position coach Zach Azzanni said Williams is evolving to become “a football player, not just a pass-catcher.” It’s understandable that that evolution was initially slow; Williams didn’t enroll until halfway through camp in 2015, and he was coming off an ACL tear in high school.
He’s catching up now. The Tennessee staff said Williams emerged a different player for spring practice, and that has continued into preseason camp.
“What I’ve seen in Preston is just consistency in his approach,” coach Butch Jones told Insider. “He’s worked very, very hard. He understands the expectations in our program.”
Quarterback Josh Dobbs was tied for No. 80 last season in yards per passing attempt. Jones said Williams is someone who can “win the 50-50 ball and create explosive plays down the field.”
