Riley Williams
Riley Williams  TE  Miami | NFL Draft 2026 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Riley Williams
Height
6-6
Weight
240
College
Miami
Position
TE
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Portland, OR
79.8/100
Player Rating
5
PositionRank (TE)
4.8
FortyYD Time
Receptions
7
Rec YDs
115
Rec TDs
Rec AVG
16.4

Riley Williams TE Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Riley Williams TE Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.80 seconds (44%*)
Age: 20.1 DOB: 11/11/2004
Measurables:
Height: 6-6 (82%*) Weight: 240 (13%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (44%*)
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
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ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 09/27/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.80 seconds (44%*)
Age: 20.1 DOB: 11/11/2004
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-6 (82%*) Weight: 240 (13%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (44%*)
(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
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Overall Rating: 79.8 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
72%
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QB Rating When targeted: 111.3
Hands:
48%
Short Receiving:
61%
Intermediate Routes:
61%
Deep Threat:
56%
Blocking:
54%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 5th
Overall Rank: #152 Position rank: #5
College Games: 24 College Snaps: 500
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 85/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 94 Stars 247 RATING: 94/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Riley Williams from IMG Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Williams opted to join Miami.

In 2023 as a freshman Williams saw action in 13 games for the Hurricanes as he made 8 receptions for only 72 yards for an average of 9.0 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 102.1. As a blocker he allowed one pressure and no sacks.

As a sophomore in 2024 he played 4 games and had only 3 catches for 55 yards for an average of 18.3 yards per catch, with no TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 118.8. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Good strength and effort to run through arm tackles.
  • A savvy, reliable pass catcher with good body control and focus. Soft hands and has the hand-eye coordination to secure wild throws.
  • Williams fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
  • Has smooth body control, reliable hands and natural ball skills to adjust to off-target throws and make impressive catch.
  • Good short-area foot quickness with very good footwork.
  • Williams is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • And he’ll need to become a sharper route runner, especially on option routes, to create separation at the intermediate level.
  • Doesn't break many tackles or do enough after contact.
  • Doesn’t bring much suddenness or explosion as a mover, and he’ll often go down on first contact. Williams lacks physicality and is too often unable to come down with contested catches Williams should get his hands on.

How other scouting services rate Riley Williams (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
150.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*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.