Mario Williams WR Tulane | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Mario Williams WR Tulane
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 01/21/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 01/21/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 107.8 | |
| Hands: |
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54% |
| Short Receiving: |
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76% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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80% |
| Deep Threat: |
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79% |
| Blocking: |
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51% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#320
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1575 | ||
ESPN RATING: 89/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Josh Johnson - Tulsa |
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88% |
| Tayvion Robinson - Kentucky |
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78% |
| Jha'Quan Jackson - Tulane |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Mario Williams, born on July 15, 2002, stands at 5'9" and weighs 175 pounds. A native of Tampa, Florida, Williams was a standout at Plant High School, where he was regarded as the country's No. 1 wide receiver by ESPN. His high school career was exceptional, amassing 160 receptions for 3,191 yards and 41 touchdowns over four years.Williams began his collegiate career at Oklahoma in 2021, where he quickly made an impact as a true freshman. He recorded 35 receptions for 380 yards and 4 touchdowns, earning ESPN True Freshman All-American honors. In 2022, Williams transferred to USC, where he continued to showcase his talents. He appeared in 12 games with 9 starts, catching 40 passes for 631 yards and 5 touchdowns.
For the 2023 season, Williams made another move, transferring to Tulane. Throughout his college career, he has demonstrated versatility, contributing not only as a receiver but also in the return game and occasionally as a rusher and passer. His total career stats include 75 receptions for 1,011 yards and 9 touchdowns across 24 games with 10 starts.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exhibits elite short-area quickness and burst off the line, creating instant separation in the short passing game
- Demonstrates ankle-breaking change of direction skills, making him a nightmare for defenders in space
- Possesses advanced route-running savvy, consistently finding soft spots in zone coverage
- Shows plus ball-tracking ability on deep routes, adjusting to the ball in flight with natural fluidity
- Versatile chess piece who can contribute in the return game and on gadget plays, adding wrinkles to offensive schemes
- Displays slippery run-after-catch ability, using his low center of gravity to slip tackles and extend plays
- Reliable hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame, minimizing body catches
- Excels on option routes and quick-hitting plays, creating instant mismatches from the slot
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks prototypical size for boundary work, potentially pigeon-holing him as a slot-only option at the next level
- Long speed is adequate but not elite, limiting his ability to consistently take the top off defenses
- Production has been inconsistent, with limited high-volume games on his resume
- Minimal experience against press-man coverage, raising questions about his release package against NFL corners
- Frame limitations create concerns about durability and ability to win in contested-catch situations at the pro level
Scouting Report: Summary
A dynamic slot weapon with the potential to impact the game in multiple facets, Williams brings instant juice to an NFL offense. His elite short-area quickness and route-running acumen project well to the pro game, particularly in offenses that emphasize quick-hitting passes and yards after catch. While size limitations may restrict his usage, Williams' versatility as a returner and gadget-play threat adds value to his draft stock.Scheme fit will be crucial for Williams' NFL success. Offensive coordinators who can create mismatches and get the ball in his hands quickly will maximize his talents. His ability to uncover against zone coverage and make plays in space could make him a valuable chain-mover and third-down weapon.
Despite his potential, Williams will need to prove he can consistently produce against higher-level competition and overcome physical limitations to carve out a significant role at the next level.
Written By:
Andrew Moore (The American)
How other scouting services rate Mario Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
501.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
65.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.