James Williams
James Williams  S  Miami | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
James Williams
Height
6-5
Weight
224
College
Miami
Position
S
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Fort Lauderdale, FL
86.0/100
Player Rating
15
PositionRank (DB)
4.46
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
1
Tackles
17
Sol tackles
12

James Williams S Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

James Williams S Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 07/03/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.46 seconds (84%*)
Age: 20.7 DOB: 02/15/2003
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (99%*) Weight: 224 (89%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (84%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 07/03/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.46 seconds (84%*)
Age: 20.7 DOB: 02/15/2003
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (99%*) Weight: 224 (89%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (84%*) Shuttle: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 86.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 97.1
Tackling:
69%
Run Defense:
68%
Coverage:
79%
Zone:
73%
Man/Press:
83%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #56 Position rank: #15
College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1241
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 87/100
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 99 Stars 247 RATING: 99/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Draft Profile: Bio
James Williams from American Heritage High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Williams opted to join Miami after being heavily recruited.

In 2021 as a freshman Williams saw action in 10 games and played a total of 384 snaps at safety for the Hurricanes. He recorded 29 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 9 stops. In coverage Williams notched up one pass breakup, 2 interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 50.7. He added 7 total pressures, and no sacks on the season.

As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 11 games and logged 656 snaps for the Hurricanes. He made solid 53 tackles, 15 assists, and had 13 stops. In coverage he totaled 5 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 105.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer.
  • Possesses an NFL frame with strong hands, the ability to close quickly on underneath routes, and the size to tackle with a thump.
  • Demonstrates good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field.
  • Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Excellent at breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
  • Benefits from a tall frame and long arms, plus strong hands, resulting in a substantial catch radius.
  • Shows great route recognition and click-and-close ability.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Lacks explosiveness and needs to improve flexibility in his drops - tends to play too high.
  • Though disruptive at all levels of the field, the player's versatility might be seen as ambiguity in his role by some teams.
  • Despite his man coverage skills, needs to improve on reading downfield routes and tracking the deep ball.

How other scouting services rate James Williams (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
63.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0