Outstanding running back and really a bright, articulate, engaging young man.
His skills are obvious: He is tough, physical and he showed his speed against Purdue.
After the game (it might have been earlier this week) Captain Kirk starts talking about the fact that the Williams running backs are now healthy and that he isn't ready to anoint Kaleb as the "next Shonn Greene."
Typical meathead response from Kirk. I like the Williams kids but they aren't even in the same universe as KJ from a talent standpoint. Maybe Kirk is simply trying to keep him grounded (who knows). I do understand that in the Big Ten, you don't want your star running back to get beat up and injured, although it sure seems like Wisconsin runs their star back a lot.....
I think he IS the next Shonn Greene, but for him to reach his potential at Iowa and have a career in the NFL, the following needs to happen:
1. In this era of cut throat NIL, Iowa has to make sure we don't lose him to another team.
2. Play the kid! He has to continue to be the featured back.
3. Get him out in space as a receiver as well. He looked great on the few balls thrown his way. Using him as a receiver early and often is going to keep those opposing linebackers honest.
4. Keep developing that O line. They opened up some holes against NW and Purdue that weren't there earlier in the year.
This cat is a special, generational talent. Surely the coaching staff and the two Ferentz meatheads see it?
