2024 NFL Draft Prospects: James Williams

James Williams

Position: Safety – Projected: 5th Round

History & Measurables

Born: Feb. 15h, 2003 – Fort Lauderdale, FL

High School: Plantation American Heritage

College: Miami

Height: 6’4″       Weight: 231 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

• Tackle power
• Pursuit
• Body frame
• Box safety play

The Bad

• Man coverage
• Eye discipline
• Tackle form
• Lacks high-end speed

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Coverage Grade: 85.6, 64.8 (17th Among Safeties)
• Pass Breakups: 3, 64.8 (T-93rd Among Safeties)
• Passer Rating Allowed: 82.5, 64.8 (T-185th Among Safeties)
• Interceptions: 1, 64.8 (T-159th Among Safeties)
• Times Targeted: 30, 64.8 (T-169th Among Safeties)

2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

• Run Defense Grade: 64.8 (T-237th Among Safeties)
• Run Stops: 6, 64.8 (T-276th Among Safeties)

Film Notes and Highlights

James Williams is a powerful safety. Williams has a big frame and is always looking to make a big hit on the ball carrier every time he makes contact. He played plenty of box safety with Miami (FL) to help with run support. However, Williams lacks true instincts in the run support, missing gap assignments, but shows good pursuit angles.

James Williams struggles in man coverage, often getting handsy with receivers to limit separation because he does not have high-end speed. He’s inconsistent in zone – at times letting receivers get past him in deep coverage. In other zone situations, he plays well and often makes good contact at the catch point. Williams has a lot of potential, but comes into the draft with work to do at the position. I have a mid Day 3 grade on Williams. – Thomas Christopher

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