Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is having a breakout season, proving himself as more than just another speedster.
With 890 receiving yards on the books despite missing two games, Williams is closing in on the coveted 1,000-yard mark with two games left to play.
Though reaching this milestone wasn’t his primary focus, it’s become an attainable goal in what’s been a transformative third season.
When it comes to pure speed, Williams stands among the NFL’s elite, and he knows it.
His confidence shines through when discussing his potential 40-yard dash time, boldly claiming he could clock a time of 4.1 seconds.
“I think I can do it for sure. I probably could run faster,” Williams said, via Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. “….I believe in it. People who know me know I can do that, though.”
“People who know me know I can do that.”#Lions WR Jameson Williams not backing down from his claim that he can run a 4.1-second 40-yard dash pic.twitter.com/z3jam343D9
— Nolan Bianchi (@nolanbianchi) December 27, 2024
Williams said he has never officially been timed in the 40-yard dash. A knee injury during Alabama’s national championship game sidelined him from pre-draft testing in 2022, but that hasn’t stopped him from backing up his speed claims.
“I never ran a 40. That’s what I’m sayin’. I never even had to do that,” Williams said. “If Madden respect me enough to (give me) 98 speed out the gate? That’s a 4.1. No 40 and 98 speed? If I was a 99, it would be like a 3.9 or a 4.0.”
This season has showcased Williams’ evolution beyond just straight-line speed.
His route-running has grown more sophisticated, his run-blocking intensity has increased, and he’s become a threat across all levels of the passing game.
The stage is now set for a meaningful return to San Francisco, where Williams’ star began to rise.
In last year’s NFC Championship contest against the San Francisco 49ers, he announced his arrival with a dramatic 42-yard touchdown run and added another late score in a valiant effort.
This year, on “Monday Night Football,” the stakes are even higher with the Lions hunting for the top seed in the NFC.
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