Ayden Williams WR Ole Miss | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ayden Williams WR Ole Miss
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (8%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.10 DOB: 12/27/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.65 seconds (8%*) | |
| Age: 19.10 DOB: 12/27/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 80.6 | |
| Hands: |
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52% |
| Short Receiving: |
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58% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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61% |
| Deep Threat: |
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60% |
| Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#175
Position rank:
#17
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| College Games: 14 College Snaps: 200 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ayden Williams from Ridgeland High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Williams opted to join Ole Miss.In 2023 as a freshman Williams saw action in 11 games for the Rebels as he made 4 receptions for only 80 yards for an average of 20.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 62.7.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played 4 games and had only 3 catches for 39 yards for an average of 13.0 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 105.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Williams catches the ball with his large, soft hands and is tough. Deceptive jets and a smooth route runner.
- Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
- He tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. He also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.
- He is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands.
- Williams has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Williams has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Williams lacks the twitch to create consistent separation, and despite his size and ability to track the ball downfield, Williams isn’t great on contested catches.
- His ability to track the ball is good enough, but he too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands.
- Because his top-end speed is good-not-great, he doesn’t warrant safety help over the top.
How other scouting services rate Ayden Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
175.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
23.0
*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.
*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.