Xavier Williams earns highest PFF running back grade in Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Iowa running back Xavier Williams delivered a standout performance in a 55-0 victory over Northern Iowa on September 21, 2026. In only six carries, he accumulated 151 rushing yards and three touchdowns, matching his career touchdown total. This effort earned him a Pro Football Focus grade of 91.2, the highest among running backs for the week. With injuries affecting fellow backs Kamari Moulton and LJ Phillips Jr., Williams is expected to have a significant role in the upcoming game against Michigan on September 28.
- •Williams recorded 151 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Northern Iowa.
- •He achieved the highest Pro Football Focus grade for running backs in Week 3.
- •Williams is likely to play a key role in Iowa's next game against Michigan.
- •Iowa won 55-0 in their last outing.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football's Xavier Williams cards highest PFF Week 3 RB grade
"Iowa RB Xavier Williams stepped up over the weekend and carded the nation's highest Pro Football Focus grade in the process.
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