Josh Williams RB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josh Williams RB LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (70%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 48.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Rushing: |
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69% |
| Break Tackles: |
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54% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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58% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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32% |
| Run Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#554
Position rank:
#59
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| College Games: 53 College Snaps: 1249 | ||
247 RATING: 76/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Kavosiey Smoke - Colorado |
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88% |
| Lyn-J Dixon - Tennessee |
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69% |
| Wesley Kennedy III - Georgia Southern |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Josh Williams from The Kinkaid High School was rated a Following high school, Williams joined LSU.In 2020 as a freshman Williams saw action in 4 games for the Tigers as he ran for just 88 yards on 22 attempts for 4.0 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 13 games. and rushed for just 107 yards on 23 carries for 4.7 ypc, with no TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just 5 receptions for 11 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Williams saw action in 11 games for the Tigers. He ran for 532 yards on 97 attempts for an excellent 5.5 ypc, with 6 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made 21 receptions for 132 yards.
As a senior in 2023 he played in 12 games and ran for 233 yards on 43 carries for an excellent average of 5.4 ypc, with 5 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had 11 receptions for 172 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.
- Outstanding in the screen game, both because of his instincts to deceive defenders and mobility to get out in front and land blocks.
- Has an intriguing blend of size and quickness. Williams fires off the ball and shows good power at the point of attack, capable of generating movement up front.
- Quick setting up after the snap and slides well to the outside, staying patient and balanced off the snap.
- He consistently plays beyond the whistle. Williams has good enough feet to hold his own in pass protection, particularly when factoring in his effort.
- Shows excellent awareness against twists and stunts, and Williams has the strong, flexible core and wide base to catch and handle moving defenders.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Williams often sets too tall, which will be problematic against NFL speed-to-power rushers. He’s a bit underpowered in the run game, often coming off the ball too high and failing to play with proper leverage.
- Raw as a pass protector, looking choppy and unnatural when moving back into his set, often playing too upright.
- Lacks ideal movement skills in the run game. He’ll get to the second level, but Williams tends to lock on to a path toward his target and then struggles if he has to adjust.
How other scouting services rate Josh Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
722.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
65.0
*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.