NFL has Sam Williams Ranked around 47th with a starting grade he would be good value at 56. Ran a 4.46 40 at the scouting combine.
Overview
Despite his troubling performance versus the run, Williams' pass-rush flashes tend to leave a more lasting impression. He was often overmatched and pummeled at the point of attack, failing to play with the effort and grit needed to stand up to SEC linemen. As a rusher, he gets off the ball quickly and attacks the pocket with the bend and hand work to gain entry into the backfield from a variety of angles. He projects as a potentially dangerous sub-package rusher who will need to get stronger and more competitive against the run if he wants to be considered for early down snaps.
Strengths
- Snap quickness to fire into B-gap.
- Agility and acceleration pursuing in space.
- Races upfield low and with lean.
- Flexibility to bend and flatten the edge.
- Alters speeds, attack angles and entry points in his rush.
- Inside transitions are sharp but fluid.
- Tremendous upper-body twitch and flexibility.
- Active hands stack slaps and counters when needed.
- Edge-to-edge rush quickness will make blockers work hard.
Sources Tell Us
"Draft the rush and worry about the rest of it later. He has the talent to get after quarterbacks and that will always have value in the league. Always." -- Personnel director for AFC team
