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Jameson Williams NFL Draft Profile
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Jameson Williams Scouting ReportJameson has exceptional athleticism with supreme explosiveness. He has legitimate game breaking speed in space. His long, energetic strides are absurdly efficient. He can gain separation with his elite acceleration which is very dangerous when schemed into space, but he also has the skill set to create space on his own. Jameson has proven to have strong run after catch ability utilizing his impressive lateral agility and elusiveness. His change of direction skills are bar none the best in college football able to shrink himself and make sharp direction changes with ease, has that suddenness and twitch that allows him to be incredibly smooth and natural while gliding in open space. Williams' athleticism translates easily to his route running. He naturally sinks his hips on route breaks and uses fast feet to cut stems with suddenness. He can also use physicality to maximize separation. He also can stack quick direction changes and stop-and-start abruptly as a route runner. He sells his breaks with effortless voracity, and his twitch allows him to force DBs into a lurch. He can be an elite route runner, but he’s also adept in contested situations. Jameson possesses excellent concentration, balance, and body control at the catch point. He’s proven he can adjust for inaccurate passes, track the ball, and contort quickly to position himself for the catch. He has impressive focus and proactively seeks out the ball with his hands. He can also work through contact and snare passes under pressure. |
Areas for ImprovementWilliams can still attain greater consistency as a route runner. He rounds his breaks on occasion and can use his traits more expansively at times. He can also utilize head fakes and deception to a greater degree. Williams can be more calculated and coordinated at his breaks at times, and there’s room for him to expand his route tree overall. He doesn’t have a ton of experience against press — though part of this may be strategic due to his speed. Nevertheless, he may need to adjust to NFL physicality. The Crimson Tide product can also expand his range of releases off the line. He has potential there, but his releases aren’t always complex. Jameson's focus sometimes lapses when he has to reach beyond his frame for passes. This causes occasional focus drops. Additionally, after the catch, Williams sometimes freezes and allows defenders to close in while trying to be too creative. Creativity is certainly desired, but a level of decisiveness also must be present. He isn’t a great run blocker. He doesn’t always position himself correctly, and he doesn’t sustain blocks very well, either. There are also times where Williams doesn’t block to the final whistle. Blocking is relatively minor for receivers but notable nonetheless. |
Jameson Williams Career at AlabamaJameson came to the Alabama at an opportune time. Head coach Nick Saban had just led his team to a College Football Playoff and National Championship Game. The opportunity ahead reinvigorated Williams, and he entered camp with newfound energy. He impressed Alabama coaches enough to earn a premier role in the offense early, and the rest is (recent) history. Fast forward to today, and Williams has been one of the most explosive weapons in college football. With playing time, he’s emerged onto the NFL Draft scene, corralling 59 catches for 1,218 yards and 13 touchdowns in just 11 games. No matter how he closes out the year, Williams has put enough quality play on tape to pique scouts’ interest. His speed is truly rare, but he’s not a simple deep threat or gadget guy. He’s a well-rounded receiver with an exciting, dynamic element. Furthermore, he has ability as a returner. Should Williams declare, his testing would seal the deal — he’s a potential first-round receiver. |
Jameson Williams NFL Draft Player ProfileJameson has been one of the most productive receivers in college football this year. But beyond that, he has an enticing NFL skill set with upside that few receivers can match. As a deep threat, Williams could potentially be the best in his class. He has elite explosiveness and speed, and his long strides in open space are near impossible to keep up with. There’s a legitimate chance Williams could run in the 4.3s, and it’s not surprising seeing how he can create distance between himself and defenders. Beyond his speed and explosiveness, however, Williams has the makings of a complete NFL wide receiver. He has loose, flexible hips that can sink with ease on route-running reps. He’s an incredibly twitchy player who can generate displacement off quick, subtle movements. And at the catch point, Williams has great hands, focus, and instincts. He’s a complete receiver — with game-breaking speed on the side. |
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