Boom Williams is going pro.
The Kentucky Wildcats running back announced after his school’s 33-18 loss to Georgia Tech in the Taxslayer Bowl on Saturday that he is leaving for the NFL Draft.
Boom didn’t exactly blow up in the bowl game as he rushed for 35 yards on 11 carries, but he said after the game that he made the decision to leave for the pros prior to the contest.
Boom Williams said he made his decision to make the leap to the NFL last night so he could play with a clear mind today. Godspeed sir.
— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) December 31, 2016
Williams finishes the season with 1,170 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. He scored 20 touchdowns during his Kentucky career.
Williams, a junior, is somewhat on the smaller side as a 5-foot-9 back, but he has the breakaway speed teams desire.
