Baylor RB Ike Williams Waits for his NFL Shot

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            Since day one, Baylor RB Ike Williams has had to deal with adversity. Growing up in South Central, LA, Ike’s father was not present during his childhood, and Ike’s mother passed away when he was just 11 years old. Raised by his grandmother and eldest sister, Ike found solace on the gridiron, and dreamed of one day playing in the NFL. But Ike knew he faced a tough road ahead.

Upon graduating high school, Ike had his fair share of Division 1 offers but, due to his GPA, took the junior college route. Los Angeles Southwest Junior College was his first stop, where he led the team with 10 overall touchdowns. From Southwest JC, Ike decided to go to El Camino Junior College, known for producing D1 talent, and held his own in a backfield that boasted 4 Division 1 running backs. He recorded 8 touchdowns, and then chose to finish his career with the Baylor Bears.
Once at Baylor, Ike found himself behind the talented Terrance Gannaway on the RB depth chart, and didn't immediately get his chance to show the talent he truly believed he had. However, he continued to train hard and work out with good friend Robert Griffin, making sure he was prepared when his opportunity came. Ike's time to shine came on Baylor Pro Day, where he put up impressive numbers:
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 205 lbs40 Yard Dash: 4.37
Broad Jump: 11
Bench Reps: 22
L Drill: 6.69 
And NFL teams took notice. Ike says he's willing to do whatever it takes to get his chance in the NFL, whether it be contributing on special teams, at running back, or even in the slot. Ike says that by playing and training with great players like Kendall Wright, RG3, and many others, he knows what it takes to succeed. By working hard and staying humble, Ike hopes to realize his childhood dream to play at the pro level. 
With the speed and strength his displayed on Baylor Pro Day, Ike just may get his wish.....

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