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With the current contracts and some uncertainty at the position Josh Williams could be a potential CB target if he fell to day 3. At 6'3" and 327/8" arms he has good length.
Overview
Small-school cornerback with big-school traits and talent. Williams is long-limbed with the versatility and talent to play in any coverage. The footwork in press needs to be cleaned up and he allows some separation at the break-point against quicker targets, but his above-average foot agility and speed are the key to his ability to recover and recalibrate positioning. On the flip side, his size, length and ball skills stand out on tape and make it easier to project success as a competitive, downfield cover man in time. Traits-based cornerbacks from smaller schools can be very hit or miss, but Williams' instincts and body control shine a more favorable light on his potential to become a future CB2/3.
Strengths
Overview
Small-school cornerback with big-school traits and talent. Williams is long-limbed with the versatility and talent to play in any coverage. The footwork in press needs to be cleaned up and he allows some separation at the break-point against quicker targets, but his above-average foot agility and speed are the key to his ability to recover and recalibrate positioning. On the flip side, his size, length and ball skills stand out on tape and make it easier to project success as a competitive, downfield cover man in time. Traits-based cornerbacks from smaller schools can be very hit or miss, but Williams' instincts and body control shine a more favorable light on his potential to become a future CB2/3.
Strengths
- Exceptional size, length and top-end speed.
- Plays with impressive body composure and control.
- Backpedal is low and smooth.
- Plays with fast, agile feet in short spaces.
- Above-average recovery talent for false steps.
- Lurks near routes and attempts to bait bad throws.
- Adequate instincts and eye balance in off coverage.
- Drives hard to ball-side angles to maximize disruption.
- Fits up positioning against verticals before finding the football.
- Uses length effectively to harass the catch-point.
- Squares up runner and does what is asked as tackler.
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