Xavier Williams WR Utah State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Xavier Williams WR Utah State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (55%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (55%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 64.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 55.9 | |
| Hands: |
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49% |
| Short Receiving: |
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50% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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48% |
| Deep Threat: |
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49% |
| Blocking: |
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53% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#435
Position rank:
#68
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| College Games: 8 College Snaps: 98 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#16
Pos Rank:
#2
State Rank:
#7
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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| Ovr Rank: #143 Pos Rank: #24 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Xavier Williams from Chaminade-Madonna Prep 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 Alabama.In 2018 as a freshman Williams saw action in just one game for the Crimson Tide and didn't feature in the passing game.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 5 games and featured little in the passing game.
As a junior in 2020 he played 7 games and hauled in only 3 catches for only 24 yards for an average of 8.0 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 72.1.
After the end of the season Williams transferred to Utah State where as a senior in 2022 he played 4 games and had just one catch for just 7 yards for an average of 7.0 yards per catch, no TDs, and just QB rating when targeted of 42.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Williams is taking the top off a defense
- Williams tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well.
- Williams fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
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.
- Williams fights hard for the ball, but he too often fights to catch it; there are too many double catches on his highlight reel. It shows up in contested-catch situations in the red zone.
- Has only average height and overall length. Lacks initial burst off the line of scrimmage and has more build-up speed than track wheels. Limited explosiveness and flexibility and will struggle to separate against pro defensive backs
- Lacks ideal size and strength and is a ·mallish target with a lean, frail-looking frame. Can be overmatched at the line of scrimmage when physical !le/enders get their hands on him. Struggles in press coverage and was knocked on his back more than a few times.
How other scouting services rate Xavier Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
462.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
78.0
*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.