Pooka Williams Jr.
Pooka Williams Jr.  RB  Kansas | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Pooka Williams Jr.
Height
5-9
Weight
175
College
Kansas
Position
RB
Class
Junior
Home town
New Orleans, LA
63.0/100
Player Rating
16
PositionRank (RB)
4.38
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
196
Rush AVG
3.8
Rush TDs
2
Receptions
6
Rec YDs
31

Pooka Williams Jr. RB Kansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Pooka Williams Jr. RB Kansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.38 seconds (94%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-9 (19%*) Weight: 175 (1%*)
Forty: 4.38 (O) (94%*)
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: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.38 seconds (94%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-9 (19%*) Weight: 175 (1%*)
Forty: 4.38 (O) (94%*)
(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: 63.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
76%
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Rushing:
75%
Break Tackles:
55%
Receiving/Hands:
61%
Pass Blocking:
56%
Run Blocking:
59%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 7th
Overall Rank: #229 Position rank: #16
College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1149
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 90 Stars 247 RATING: 90/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Cincinnati Bengals Signed as an undrafted free agent by Cincinnati Bengals
Strengths
  • Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good vision.
  • Creative with good vision and patience, quick feet and smooth footwork to easily change direction and make sharp cuts to elude defenders in space. Very good lateral agility; difficult to square-up in tight areas with his smallish frame.
  • Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
  • A balanced runner with good combination of wiggle and lower body strength. Possesses above average initial burst with natural explosion and start-and- stop ability to make guys miss - can turn on the jets in a flash.
  • Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
Weaknesses
  • Not a blocker. Limitations due to size with obvious durability questions
  • Lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level.
  • Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
  • Does not always show a burst in the box, anticipates contact. Can get I turned easily on draws and inside isolation plays, shuffling and failing to restart momentum. Power in his cuts has been inconsistent. Tripped upon first contact.
  • Has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. Doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.
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How other scouting services rate Pooka Williams Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
326.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
34.0
*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.