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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*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).
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| Last Updated: 07/03/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.46 seconds (84%*) | |
| Age: 20.7 DOB: 02/15/2003 | |
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*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).
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| Overall Rating: | 86.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 97.1 | |
| Tackling: |
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69% |
| Run Defense: |
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68% |
| Coverage: |
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79% |
| Zone: |
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73% |
| Man/Press: |
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83% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#56
Position rank:
#15
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1241 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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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