Overview
Williams was a tad more consistent in 2022 while at Fresno State, but he was also put in better position to succeed. He is broad-hipped with limited agility and athleticism to align too far away from the line of scrimmage. He’s a box safety with a good feel for finding entry points and making tackles near the line. He can match up underneath and is average in zone but will allow too many big plays against NFL wideouts. He has a chance to impress on special teams but inconsistent open-field tackling could hurt his chances of becoming a viable backup strong safety.
Strengths
- Plays with the mindset of a linebacker and good stopping power.
- Knows where entry points are located as a run defender in the box.
- Rushes downhill to make hits on pass catchers.
- Does a nice job of closing out crossing routes from high safety.
- Rough-and-tumble play demeanor fits special teams mold.
Weaknesses
- Frame looks less athletic and more broad and burly.
- Will struggle against run and pass when aligned in big space.
- Below-average anticipation to the route in man coverage.
- Lacks long speed to close the distance over the top.
- Missing reactive athleticism to keep missed tackle total from piling up.
