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Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

Bills selected Nevada S Duke Williams with the No. 105 overall pick.

Williams (5-foot-11, 203) made 37 starts for the Wolf Pack, tallying 15.5 career tackles for loss, five fumbles forced, and four picks. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has described Willliams as "an excellent force player" with strong run-support skills. He also offers experience covering slot receivers and sideline-to-sideline jets (4.43 forty). Williams will likely contribute immediately on special teams and could develop into a starting free safety. He slid to the fourth round due to some character concerns.
Apr 27 - 12:35 PM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

Nevada DB Duke Williams is scheduled to visit the Patriots.

Williams has also visited the Redskins, Steelers, Colts, and Seahawks. The Nevada safety could be a third-round pick, but most likely will hear his name called on the third day. Williams participated in every part of the pre-draft process and showed some versatility to cover slot receivers along with his safety skills.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 12 - 9:07 AM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

The Tribune-Star's Tom James reports Nevada S Duke Williams visited with the Indianapolis Colts, according to his agent.

Williams has experience against slot receivers and is an interchangeable defensive back in the deep half. He is unlikely to be a great contributor early in the NFL but has impressed evaluators on tape with his physicality and aggressiveness. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah recently said Williams was "an excellent force player".
Source: Tom James on Twitter
Apr 3 - 6:33 PM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

Nevada S Duke Williams "is an excellent force player," according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

Williams "had several "wow" shots against run," Jeremia tweeted. "He will play early in nickel/dime/special teams." The Nevada product has experience against slot receivers and as a interchangeable safety in the back half. His attendance at the East-West Shrine and Senior Bowl should also help him.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Mar 19 - 10:30 AM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

The NFL Network's Bucky Brooks suggested that Nevada S Duke Williams may be an "intriguing" Day 2 prospect if he puts together a solid week of practice at the East-West Shrine Game.

Brooks notes that "scouts on the West Coast believe (Williams) has the talent to be a star as a pro." The senior's strengths are his "ball skills, awareness and big-hit ability," all of which have been displayed on tape. Someone is going to stand out during Shrine week, and Williams sounds like one candidate.
Source: NFL.com
Jan 15 - 5:46 PM
Stefphon Jefferson - RB - Wolf Pack

Nevada junior RB Stefphon Jefferson has declared for April's NFL Draft.

Jefferson was the nation's second leading rusher in terms of yards per game with 144.9, which likely played a large role in his decision. He runs high and does not consistently make the first man miss, but Jefferson can read his blocks well to cut off linemen and find the open field. Longtime Nevada Chris Ault's retirement likely also played a role in this move.
Source: Fresno Bee
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 08:20:00 AM
Zach Sudfeld - TE - Wolf Pack

Nevada senior TE Zach Sudfeld caught two passes for 45 yards, both going for touchdowns, Saturday against Arizona.

Sudfeld scored both touchdowns on vertical routes, tracking the pass down the seam and securing it with a defender close by. He missed the 2011 season, but Sudfeld has the size and blocking ability to likely be drafted in April.
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 05:37:00 PM
Stefphon Jefferson - RB - Wolf Pack

Nevada junior RB Stefphon Jefferson rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries Saturday against Arizona.

Jefferson did lose a critical fumble, likely due to his upright running style. The junior is the nation's second leading rusher in per game average, but Jefferson's longest run went for 16 yards. We expect him to return for the 2013 season.
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 05:34:00 PM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

The NFL Network's Albert Breer talked to one NFC personnel exec who believes Nevada senior S Duke Williams is athletic enough to play slot CB in the NFL.

A college scouting director Breer spoke with was not as certain of Williams' chances of being drafted. The Nevada safety showed well against Cal this season, lining up in man coverage against receivers and working the back half as the last line of defense. He will be attending the East-West Shrine Game in January.
Source: NFL.com
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 09:20:00 AM
Duke Williams - DB - Wolf Pack

Nevada senior S Duke Williams will attend the East-West Shrine Game.

We believe Williams is draftable and the Shrine Game is a great place to show those skills. The Wolf Pack senior closes very well on outside runs and even has the agility to stick with slot receivers. Williams has an attitude on the field, for bad or good, but is one third day prospect to watch.
Source: Shrine Game Facebook
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 10:29:00 AM
Zach Sudfeld - TE - Wolf Pack

SI's Tony Pauline noted that many scouts now believe Nevada senior TE Zach Sudfeld has impressed enough to be selected in the Draft's later rounds.

The Wolf Pack have the nation's leading rusher in junior Stephon Jefferson, so the passing attack has taken a back seat, but that hasn't stopped Sudfeld from catching at least three passes a game for a total of 306 yards and six touchdowns. Pauline acknowledges the leg injury that kept the senior off the field for a large portion of the 2011 season, but cites his inline blocking ability and 4.75 forty speed as grounds for a draftable grade.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 10:48:00 AM
Rishard Matthews - WR - Wolf Pack

Nevada receiver Rishard Matthews was 12-205-1 in Nevada’s 21-17 loss at Utah State.

Among his six 100-yard outings this season, it was the second time Matthews topped 200. Matthews, who set a career high with 12 catches, has 1,250 yards receiving on the season.
Sat, Nov 26, 2011 06:38:00 PM
Mike Ball - RB - Wolf Pack

Nevada running back Mike Ball was dismissed from the team for repeated rules violations.

Rules violations were something Ball was familiar with having been suspended for two games last season. The junior was recently slowed by a sprained ankle and finishes with what is currently a team-leading 704 rushing yards. He averaged 5.2 per carry and had 5 total TDs. Ball ends his Wolf Pack career with 2,994 all-purpose yards.
Source: rgj.com
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 12:36:00 PM
Vai Taua - RB - Wolf Pack

After losing Vai Taua to graduation, the Nevada Wolfpack are looking for the next "Nevada Back."  Running backs coach Jim Mastro says "We want to find one guy. That's what coach Chris Ault wants and that's what I want. We always want to find that one guy." 

It is always a good sign for the fantasy world when a coach wants to ride just one back but the question is will it be Mike Ball or Lampford Mark?  Whoever wins the job should see plenty of carries with Colin Kaepernick no longer in Reno.
Source: Nevada Appeal
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 08:45:00 PM
Vai Taua - RB - Wolf Pack

Nevada running back Vai Taua had no problem against the Louisiana Tech rush defense as he carried the ball 29 times for 162 yards and two touchdowns.

Taua is a record-setting back for the Wolfpack and is gone after this year but they will certainly be able to keep producing with some nice young talent ready to step in.
Source: -
Mon, Dec 6, 2010 08:15:00 PM

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