Brandon Williams a Freshman to Watch

Matt Murschel, a college football writer/blogger for the Orlando Sentinel, says OU running back Brandon Williams is one of five "freshmen to watch across the country" this season.

"Oklahoma has had a history of producing some stellar running backs: Adrian Peterson and DeMarco Murray come to mind off the top of our heads. With that in mind, keep an eye on Brandon Williams. The 6-foot, 190-pound freshman from Texas could turn some heads in Norman. Ranked third in the nation by both Rivals and Scout, Williams rushed for 2,438 yards and 33 touchdowns for Brookshire Royal High last season. He was the Texas state champion in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.44. With a backfield consisting of Roy Finch and Brennan Clay, Williams won’t be required to carry the load of the rushing duties for head coach Bob Stoops. However, a summer in the weight room could do wonder[s] for his chances to see more carries this fall."

The blog post also included these highlights from Williams' senior season: