Roydell Williams Heads to Detroit | Detroit Lions News

Roydell Williams, a former Alabama and Florida State running back who went undrafted but impressed in preseason action, is now poised to make an impact with the Detroit Lions—stepping in as Jahmyr Gibbs’ backup after Raheem Blackshear’s injury. Once a highly touted recruit, Williams battled limited opportunities at Alabama before transferring to FSU, where injuries and a less dynamic offense curtailed his production. After a brief stint with the Colts, he’s now vying for a spot on Detroit’s 53-man roster as the team desperately needs depth at running back. Can he seize his moment and prove he belongs in the NFL? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d0db976289dd56f