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5 mid-round running back options for Chicago Bears

By Parker Hurley

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Bruins 49-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Bruins 49-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle on his way to a 58-yard touchdown run against the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 10: Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle on his way to a 58-yard touchdown run against the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

3. Dexter Williams

Dexter Williams only has one season of real production, but he is an excellent fit for what the Chicago Bears are looking for from a mid-round running back.

Dexter Williams is a bigger back who can play between the tackles and fight for yards. However, his best attribute is his big-play ability as a home-run threat.

He did not have much receiving game work, but showed well in this area at the combine, and had a strong overall performance at the event.

Players he compares favorably to are Chris Carson, Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, and Marlon Mack. He displays similar one-cut running ability to some of these running backs, and if he can show a little more in the running game his upside could be unlocked with the Bears.

His lack of production is going to ensure the Bears can get him in the fourth or fifth round. Still, the lack of carries signifies a back with less and wear and tear and ability to see more in the NFL. In that spot, there are not better backs with more upside and less wear and tear than Dexter Williams.

Check out our draft profile on Dexter Williams as well.

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