Mario Williams
Mario Williams  WR  USC | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Mario Williams
Height
5-9
Weight
175
College
USC
Position
WR
Class
Junior
Home town
Tampa, FL
78.6/100
Player Rating
22
PositionRank (WR)
4.55
FortyYD Time
Receptions
29
Rec YDs
305
Rec TDs
2
Rec AVG
10.5

Mario Williams WR USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Mario Williams WR USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver
Last Updated: 01/12/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-9 (7%*) Weight: 175 (4%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (33%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver
Last Updated: 01/12/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-9 (7%*) Weight: 175 (4%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (33%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 78.6 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
77%
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QB Rating When targeted: 114.6
Hands:
54%
Short Receiving:
69%
Intermediate Routes:
70%
Deep Threat:
76%
Blocking:
64%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #113 Position rank: #22
College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1105
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 89/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 98.01 Stars 247 RATING: 98.01/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Mario Williams from Plant City 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 Oklahoma.

In 2021 as a freshman Williams saw action in 12 games for the Sooners as he made 35 receptions for 380 yards for an average of 10.9 yards per reception, with 4 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 128.9.

After season's end Williams transferred to USC where as a sophomore in 2022 he played in 10 games and had 34 catches for 596 yards for an average of 17.5 yards per catch, with 5 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 131.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Williams shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and Williams has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who effectively tracks the ball downfield.
  • A force working up the seam, he accelerates quickly and glides once he gets going.
  • Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
  • He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as he is taking the top off a defense
  • Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
  • When used downfield, he shows the ball-tracking skills and hand-eye coordination to make the adjustment on underthrown balls and back-shoulder throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Williams seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Williams doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
  • Physically, he profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
  • His playing speed is less than elite. Williams won’t run past defenders like he did at the college level.

How other scouting services rate Mario Williams (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
113.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
*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.