Savion Williams WR TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Savion Williams WR TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.48 seconds (59%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 110.7 | |
| Hands: |
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65% |
| Short Receiving: |
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80% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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79% |
| Deep Threat: |
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82% |
| Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#91
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 48 College Snaps: 1967 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Bryce Ford-Wheaton - West Virginia |
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96% |
| Nico Collins - Michigan |
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85% |
| Alec Pierce - Cincinnati |
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82% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Born in Marshall, Texas, Savion Williams transformed from a district championship-winning high school quarterback into one of college football's most intriguing offensive weapons at TCU. The 6'5", 225-pound athlete initially flew under the recruiting radar as a three-star prospect before blossoming into a versatile playmaker for the Horned Frogs. After spending his early years primarily on special teams, Williams' breakthrough came in 2022 when he started all 15 games, hauling in 29 receptions and showing flashes of his unique athletic gifts.The 2023 season saw Williams emerge as TCU's leading receiver with 573 yards, including a statement performance against Texas where he torched the Longhorns for 11 catches and 164 yards. His senior campaign in 2024 showcased his expanding arsenal as he became the first Horned Frog since Kenny Hill to record a receiving, rushing, and passing touchdown in the same season. Williams finished with 60 receptions for 611 yards and six scores through the air, while adding 310 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground over his final six games.
Beyond the box score, Williams' athletic testing numbers turned heads at every stop. He earned a spot on Bruce Feldman's "College Football Freaks List" after posting eye-popping numbers in the weight room - including a 600-pound squat and 355-pound bench press. His combination of size and explosiveness materialized in game-breaking plays, like his 75-yard touchdown reception against Texas Tech and a crucial 20-yard fourth-down touchdown run that swung momentum against Arizona.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #56. He Wrote: "Williams, though, jumps well too, having hit 10-6 on the broad jump and posted a 40-inch vertical. In 2022, Williams made 29 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns. The former high school quarterback has incredible arm strength. He can throw it farther than all the TCU QBs. “He threw it about 20 yards further — it was like every bit of 80 yards,”"
- Shows surprising wiggle for a big man, demonstrating the spatial awareness and lateral quickness to execute crisp jump cuts in the open field
- Brings defensive coordinator nightmares with his triple-threat ability - can house it as a runner, receiver, or surprise teams with his cannon arm
- Accelerates like a sports car off the line, eating up cushion against off coverage and forcing corners to respect his vertical threat
- Uses an advanced diamond release package to defeat press coverage, showing active hands and clever footwork to maintain leverage
- Displays veteran savvy on deep routes with subtle head fakes and shoulder leans that create separation at the stem
- Brings running back vision and instincts to the screen game, setting up blocks and finding cutback lanes like a natural ball carrier
- Possesses freakish play strength that shows up in contact situations - runs through arm tackles and maintains balance through traffic
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Hands are a major concern - fights the ball on routine catches and shows inconsistent technique across all three levels
- Blocking effort and technique are well below NFL standards despite his impressive physical tools
- Struggles to maintain focus through the catch point, leading to concentration drops even when open
- Route breaks in the intermediate area lack crispness, allowing corners to stay in phase through transitions
- Needs significant work on securing catches through contact, particularly over the middle
Scouting Report: Summary
Raw physical talent jumps off the tape with Williams, particularly in the vertical passing game where his combination of size and acceleration creates constant stress on defenses. The way he tracks deep balls shows natural instincts, while his development as a ball carrier displays impressive vision and feel. Yet his inconsistent hands and unrefined route breaks in the intermediate areas highlight the technical growth still needed in his game.The ideal offensive system will build around Williams' strengths early while developing his complete game. A scheme that emphasizes play-action shots downfield and incorporates receivers into the run game would maximize his current abilities. His experience operating from different alignments and contributing in multiple phases opens creative possibilities, but he'll need clearly defined roles that expand as his route tree develops.
First-round talent with day-three polish makes Williams one of this draft's most fascinating evaluations. The gap between his elite athletic traits and technical refinement suggests a focused development plan will be crucial. While he might not be ready for a full route tree immediately, his ability to stress defenses vertically and create with the ball in his hands will demand defensive attention from day one. The foundation is there for a dynamic offensive weapon - he just needs time and coaching to reach that ceiling.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
Savion Williams percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Savion Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
85.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*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.