Demond Williams Jr. QB Washington |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #1 PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.38 seconds (99%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #1 | |
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.38 seconds (99%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
83.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Release Speed: |
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70% |
| Short Passing: |
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70% |
| Medium Passing: |
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80% |
| Long Passing: |
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74% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#123
Position rank:
#16 (QB)
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1353 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Garrett Greene - West Virginia |
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72% |
| Malik Cunningham - Louisville |
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67% |
| Stetson Bennett - Georgia |
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65% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Williams arrived at Washington as a dynamic dual-threat and took over the offense in 2025, throwing for 3,057 yards and 25 touchdowns while leading the Huskies in scrambling and creating off-script.His best work came down the field, including a 402-yard, two-touchdown afternoon against Rutgers, though a three-interception game at Michigan showed the risk when he pressed.
The junior returned in 2026 and stayed efficient, opening with five touchdowns against a single interception through three games, tying a career high with four scores against Eastern Washington and passing 1,000 career rushing yards to join Jake Locker and Marques Tuiasosopo among Washington quarterbacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dynamic dual-threat athlete with rare speed to stress a defense with his legs
- Best throws come down the field, where he layers a catchable deep ball
- Accurate rhythm passer who completed 69 percent for 25 touchdowns
- NFL-style anticipation, leading receivers and throwing to spots before windows open
- Creates off-script, buying time while keeping his eyes downfield
- Rose to the moment with a 402-yard, 538-total-yard day against Rutgers
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized frame raises real sightline and durability concerns
- Holds the ball too long, taking 29 sacks behind a collapsing pocket
- Execution dips once his primary option is taken away
- Forces throws into coverage when he presses, three picks at Michigan
Scouting Report: Summary
Williams is a dynamic dual-threat whose elite mobility and escape are the defining traits, and he layers a catchable deep ball, shows better-than-advertised anticipation and leads receivers to spots; as a mover he carries some Russell Wilson-like traits. However, his undersized frame raises real sightline and durability concerns, he holds the ball too long, taking 29 sacks, his execution dips once the primary read is taken away, and the deep-ball timing can be late.Overall, Williams needs to firm up his pocket discipline and prove the frame holds, but he offers rare mobility and a live arm worth molding in a movement-based, option-heavy offense that weaponizes his legs. He projects as a developmental quarterback, with the ceiling of a starter if the passing develops and the floor of a dual-threat backup.
How other scouting services rate Demond Williams Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
164.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
*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.