Texas A&M RB Brandon Williams moves to CB

Texas A&M running back Brandon Williams is experimenting with a position change.

Coach Kevin Sumlin announced during a fan event Thursday night that the former five-star back would move to cornerback this summer.

“He can always come back and play running back, we know that,” Sumlin said, according to the Houston Chronicle. “Let’s see what he can do, and he’s excited about it. If he can help us (on defense), and it helps him in his career, it will be a great move for both of us.”

Williams, an Oklahoma transfer, has been a sparse contributor at running back for the Aggies in his two seasons with the program. Senior Tra Carson and sophomore James White are the top backs on the depth chart.

However, cornerback is a hole in the Aggies defense and could be an opportunity for Williams to see more playing time. And as a senior, it might be a way for Williams to draw the attention of pro scouts.

“(Brandon Williams) has got average size at 6 foot and 195 or 200 pounds for a running back, maybe a little below average,” Sumlin said. “But you’ve got a cornerback (at that size) he goes to the top of the charts, because he’s one of the fastest guys on the team, if he can make the transition.”

Williams amassed 676 yards during two seasons with the Aggies. He was a five-star recruit by Rivals and the No. 3 running back in the country for the 2011 class.

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