Ryan Williams - QB, University of Miami

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UM QB Ryan Williams preparing to start a new chapter


Williams threw one incomplete pass this season against Cincinnati, his only game — “three or four snaps,” he said. His career UM numbers in 10 games over three seasons:
37 completions of 53 attempts for 456 yards and four touchdowns, with one interception.

“My heart does go out to him,” said UM offensive coordinator James Coley on Wednesday. “He’s worked really hard to get back and he finally got himself in form midway through the season. He’s a great kid. You love him, and you love what he stands for.”

Williams, 23, a Miramar High graduate from Pembroke Pines, tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee while rolling out April 5 during a spring scrimmage. He already had been deemed the 2014 starter, as high school senior Brad Kaaya had not yet arrived in Coral Gables and Kevin Olsen, who left the team in September, had never played a snap and wasn’t close to Williams in maturity, mastery of the playbook and level of performance.

In hindsight, would he have transferred to UM from Memphis after his freshman season, in which he threw for 2,075 yards and 13 touchdowns, with 10 interceptions but had a coach that was about to change the offense?


Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/co...#storylink=cpy

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Williams Shines at Medal of Honor Bowl

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Former University of Miami quarterback Ryan Williams threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Damiere Byrd (South Carolina) to spark a 20-0 surge in the second half, lifting the National team to a 26-14 victory over the American squad in the second annual Medal of Honor Bowl Saturday afternoon at Johnson Hagood Stadium.


Williams earned National squad MVP honors after completing 7 of 15 passes for 115 yards and the team’s only offensive touchdown of the game. The hookup with Byrd gave the Nationals the lead for good at 16-14 with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter.

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The 6-foot-6 Williams expected to compete for the Hurricanes’ starting job this year, instead tearing a knee ligament in the spring. While he got himself ready to play in September yet spent the season on the sideline behind Miami’s Brad Kaaya.Still, Williams was invited to the game for NFL prospects and took full advantage of his opportunity.
Williams had a perfectly thrown, 11-yard fade pass to South Carolina’s Damiere Byrd in the third quarter that put the National team ahead for good.

Williams hit passes of 36 yards to Florida State’s Christian Green and 46 yards to Duke’s Isaac Blakeney. Williams was voted the National team’s MVP.

“It was definitely fun to get back out there on the field and play again,” Williams said. “I’ve been waiting to get out there. I hoped to get a chance at Miami, but I got a chance today.”

“We came out here the whole week just to show NFL scouts what we could do at the next level,” Brison Williams said. “I think we all had a good time this week.”

Once Williams got in, momentum shifted for good.

The Miami senior drove the National team to Conant’s third field goal, then followed with his scoring pass to Byrd on the squad’s next series.

Byrd said Williams was poised and in charge. “He played awesome,” the Gamecocks’ senior said. “He did what we had to do.”

Miami’s Williams was grateful to show what he could do. It had been a long time waiting for the chance to get meaningful game minutes. “Finally, (scouts) can finally get a chance to evaluate me and see what I can do,” he said.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/01/11...of-honor-bowl/

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Sign him as an UDFA

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Chris Sims likes Bryan Bennett from SE LA as a late rnd pick.

Transferred there from Oregon after losing out to Marriota.

6' 2" 211 Lbs very athletic, strong arm. Natural thrower according to Sims.

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Bills met with Bennett.

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Doug Whaley was spotted at the Hurricanes Pro Day.

http://www.wgr550.com/Bills-interest...Canes/21293373

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Williams signs as UDFA with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...10-on-tuesday/