BYU’s Harvey Langi and Jamaal Williams stood out in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
MOBILE, AL – Harvey Langi and Jamaal Williams received invitations to the Reese’s Senior Bowl in recognition of their outstanding college careers. That stardom continued Saturday as they participated in the bowl game – both were on the South team.
Williams quickly garnered positive reviews during the week’s practices and earned recognition as the best running back during the practices. Several scouts and draft analysts praised him more his physicality, breakaway speed, and quickness. His play resulted in several scouts saying he was the best running back at the Senior Bowl projecting him to be a third or fourth round pick for the NFL draft.
Williams recorded the first tackle of the game on the opening kick off. In his time in the backfield, Williams carried the ball eight times for 29 yards with a long of nine yards. He also caught two passes out of the backfield for nine yards.
@jswaggdaddy just made the first tackle at the @seniorbowl! @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/V2q38sLxjx
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
Jamaal Williams gets his 1st touch of the game. Reception, but gets wrapped up. pic.twitter.com/VAQEd7hotW
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
BYU’s Jamaal Williams making something out of nothing on the 3 yard gain. pic.twitter.com/X2Qn7xCEsF
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
The @seniorbowl commentators breaking down the skill set and game of BYU’s Jamaal Williams. pic.twitter.com/45yYt7pErH
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
BYU’s Jamaal Williams on his second carry with a short gain. pic.twitter.com/R9wUV0QQQ5
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
Langi was recognized for his size and strength as well as his unique skill set which saw him featured at various positions from defensive end, inside and outside linebacker, and running back during his BYU career.
On Saturday, Langi entered the game during the second defensive series for the South team and recorded two assisted tackles and a tackle for loss. Langi showed outstanding play in the game and finished with several tackles and had a key interception to secure the South team’s win over the North. The North’s Nathan Peterman completed a six yard touchdown pass to Zay Jones to make the score 15-16. The North looked to take the lead as they attempt a two-point conversion but Langi showed impressive ball skills on a tipped ball to come away with the interception securing the win for the South.
Great slow play and tackle by @LANGI21! Way to shuffle, stay square and wait for the RB to appear. BYU pic.twitter.com/5Qo6VJtTAp
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
This is what makes Harvey Langi so good! He’s just a bigger stronger more physical athlete. Bench pressing an offensive lineman into the RB! pic.twitter.com/THxNzqqiDo
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
Yet another tackle for BYU’s Harvey Langi. pic.twitter.com/Qr01mKdiUd
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
Harvey Langi puts yet another offensive lineman on his back and makes the tackle.. 😳😱😂 BYU pic.twitter.com/FSdyHnJgGB
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
BYU’s Harvey Langi with the INT on the 2pt conversion attempt! He’s had a stellar day! pic.twitter.com/UQ4Q2m29Gd
— Benjamin Criddle (@criddler21) January 28, 2017
The next step for the two players will be the NFL combine which begins February 28th.
