Kentucky Football: Offensive Players Who Will Shine In 2016

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Sep 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers linebacker Michael Scherer (30) in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Boom Williams

Position: Running Back
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 5’9″ & 196 pounds
2015 Season Statistics: 121 carries, 855 yards, 6 touchdowns; 13 receptions, 74 yards

Despite playing behind one of the least effective passing games in the country, Stanley Boom Williams was historically productive. During his sophomore season, he set a school record by averaging 7.1 yards per carry.

Whether he improves upon that number or not, Williams should be even better in 2016 than he was in 2015.

Along with having a great name, Williams has been quite productive through two seasons. He’s averaged upwards of 6.5 yards per carry in both of his seasons in Lexington, and has 30 receptions for 236 yards through two years.

Johnson also has 11 rushing touchdowns, which may be closer to the number Kentucky needs him to achieve individually in 2016.

With Kemp working alongside him and a better passing attack in front of him, Williams should feast. He ran for at least 100 yards in five different games in 2015, including an 80-yard performance against Florida and a 95-yard outing against Mississippi State.

Williams is a big-game performer who, when healthy, can be one of the best running backs in the SEC.

must read: The turnaround has already begun at Kentucky

If Williams can remain healthy in 2016, then you can expect the Wildcats to execute a massive turnaround offensively.

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