Rhule vague on status of junior RB Terence Williams

Baylor's lead rusher in 2016, Terence Williams was limited throughout spring practice and summer and has yet to put on the pads in fall camp. There was speculation that Williams could be out until the Bears took the field against Kansas State on Sept. 30.

On Wednesday, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule left all speculation open regarding the status of Williams and a possible timeline for his return.

"I don’t know how long," Rhule said "There was a talk of maybe him being back for Oklahoma, maybe it being after, maybe even being before. I’ve kind of always in my mind said, ‘Hey, maybe we can have him back for Kansas State,’ knowing in rehab it can be going really well and have a setback."

Williams, along with sophomore JaMycal Hasty, was set to highlight Baylor's backfield during the 2017 season after the Bears lost senior Shock Linwood following the 2016 season. Now it looks to be down to Hasty and a group of true freshmen until Williams can return to the field. 

"All I’ve told him is try to get yourself back as soon as you possibly can," Rhule said.

Whenever that is, Williams is expected to put himself back in the mix as the lead back due to his focus on learning the new offense even during the recovery process.

"The thing I’ve liked about [what] Terence has done, he’s been very mentally engaged in what we’re doing," Rhule said. "We do a lot of walk throughs at night. He does all that stuff, takes reps. So I’ve been pleased with his attention to details in terms of things."

Williams rushed for 1,048 yards and 11 touchdowns on 185 carries as a sophomore.