Tyler Baker-Williams CB NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyler Baker-Williams CB NC State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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Height: 6-0 Weight: 209 | |
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Overall Rating: | 55.2 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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60% |
Run Defense: |
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72% |
Coverage: |
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61% |
Zone: |
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59% |
Man/Press: |
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58% |
DRAFT GRADE: UDFA Position rank: #105 | ||
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1872 | ||
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Draft Profile: Bio
Tyler Baker-Williams attended Southeast Raleigh High School and was rated a 3 star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.841, going unranked by ESPN Following high school, Baker-Williams opted to join NC State.In 2018 as a freshman Baker-Williams saw action in 3 games and played on a total of 19 snaps for the Wolfpack. He recorded 3 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop. In coverage Baker-Williams notched up no pass break ups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 53.1.
As a sophomore for the Wolfpack in 2019 Baker-Williams played in 12 games and took part on 493 snaps for the Wolfpack. He made 28 tackles, 5 assists, and had 16 stops. In coverage Baker-Williams totaled 3 pass break ups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 74.9.
In 2020 as a junior Baker-Williams played in 10 games and contributed on 749 snaps. He chalked up 36 tackles, 14 assists, and added 15 stops. In the secondary Baker-Williams forced 5 pass break ups, one interception, and gave up a QB rating when targetted of 99.5. He also logged 9 total pressures, and 2 sacks on the year
In 2021 as a senior Baker-Williams saw action in 10 games while playing on 611 snaps. He logged 27 tackles, 5 assists, and made 15 stops. In coverage Baker-Williams had 3 pass break ups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered a QB rating when targetted of 90.2. He also chalked up 12 total pressures, and no sacks on the season
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A tough, fearless athlete who plays with a physical and aggressive mentality on the football field.
- Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort player.
- Willing and successful blitzing off the edge. Consideration for a move to safety with a combination of range and sure tackling.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Opens his hips too early and allows himself to get turned around in coverage.
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
How other scouting services rate Tyler Baker-Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
541.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
105.0