Gentry Williams CB Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Gentry Williams CB Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.4 DOB: 06/15/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*) | |
| Age: 20.4 DOB: 06/15/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 63.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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38% |
| Run Defense: |
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56% |
| Coverage: |
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69% |
| Zone: |
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65% |
| Man/Press: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#217
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 449 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tariq Castro-Fields - Penn State |
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78% |
| Jakorian Bennett - Maryland |
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77% |
| M.J. Devonshire - Pittsburgh |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Gentry Williams emerged as a standout defensive back for the Oklahoma Sooners, showcasing his athletic prowess and playmaking ability. Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams was a highly touted four-star recruit coming out of high school, ranked as the nation's No. 4 cornerback by ESPN. His exceptional speed and versatility caught the attention of college recruiters, with Williams excelling as both a quarterback and track star in high school.At Oklahoma, Williams quickly made his mark on the field. In his sophomore season, he started all 10 games he played, recording 30 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, and three interceptions. His ball-hawking skills were evident from the start, as he notched his first career interception in his collegiate debut against UTEP. Williams' ability to create turnovers and disrupt opposing offenses became a hallmark of his play.
Despite missing three games due to injury in his final season, Williams continued to impress. He served as a game captain twice, demonstrating his leadership qualities. His standout performance came against TCU, where he registered a career-high seven solo tackles. Williams' combination of speed, instincts, and playmaking ability made him a key component of the Sooners' secondary throughout his college career.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Burner with elite straight-line speed and acceleration, consistently blows the top off coverages
- Loose hips and oily smooth transitions, mirrors routes with ease in man coverage situations
- Natural ball skills and body control, high-points passes like a wideout due to QB background
- Sharp mental processing in zone, quickly diagnoses route combinations and QB intentions
- Scheme versatile, can play outside or in the slot, adding value to defensive packages
- Ballhawk mentality, consistently finds himself around the rock and creates turnovers
- Explosive athlete with a track pedigree, showcases make-up speed to recover when beat
- Instincts are outstanding, and he does an excellent job in route recognition.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal length and play strength, can get bodied by bigger receivers at the catch point
- Subpar run support often takes poor angles and struggles to disengage from blocks
- Tackling technique needs significant refinement, tends to dive low instead of wrapping up
- Injury red flags, missed time in college and high school, raising durability concerns
- Raw in press coverage technique, needs to develop more consistent jam at the line
Scouting Report: Summary
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary. His elite speed and fluidity in coverage could see him contribute in sub-packages early on, particularly against speedy slot receivers. However, his overall rank suggests he's not viewed as an immediate impact player at the NFL level.Despite flashing playmaking ability, Williams' struggles in run support and tackling efficiency are significant concerns that will likely limit his early role. His best fit is with a team that can utilize his strengths in coverage while sheltering him from heavy run support duties. A patient coaching staff will be crucial in developing his all-around game, particularly in improving his physicality and tackling technique.
Given his athletic talents but notable weaknesses, Williams profiles as a developmental prospect who could provide value on special teams while honing his skills. His draft position will likely fall in the later rounds, where teams can afford to take a chance on his potential.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
How other scouting services rate Gentry Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
223.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
47.0
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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.