High-motor FCS edge/linebacker hybrid who brings relentless effort and surprising positional versatility to every snap. Williams is at his best firing downhill into backfields — he posted double-digit TFL seasons and showed legitimate pass-rush quickness against higher-level competition at the East-West Shrine Bowl, beating blockers with first-step burst and disrupting the pocket from multiple alignments. The competition level discount is real — Southland Conference tackles are not NFL-caliber opponents — but Williams' showcase performance, willingness to move inside on passing downs, and work ethic point toward a special teams contributor and developmental linebacker who could carve out a role in a blitz-heavy scheme. The floor is a priority undrafted free agent who makes a roster on effort alone; the ceiling is a rotational sub-package rusher and core special teamer who sticks for five-plus years.
- High-effort motor and hustle — closes on plays away from his assignment and doesn't take snaps off, evidenced by thwarting a screen pass with pure pursuit at the Shrine Bowl
- Legitimate first-step quickness as a pass rusher; beat blockers cleanly with burst off the ball at the Shrine Bowl against Power 4 competition
- Positional versatility — experience at EDGE, off-ball LB, and has repped at 3-technique on passing downs, giving DC's alignment flexibility
- Consistent FCS production across multiple programs (Rhode Island, UIW) with year-over-year statistical improvement and All-Conference recognition
- Strong leadership and team-first mentality — Southland Defensive Player of the Week performance against ranked ACU showed ability to elevate in big moments
- Severe competition-level concern — dominated Southland Conference opponents who are multiple tiers below NFL-caliber; Incarnate Word has never had a player drafted
- Self-acknowledged footwork deficiency that likely manifests in lateral change-of-direction and coverage responsibilities at the NFL level
- Undersized for a true off-ball LB role (6'2/245-251) without verified elite athleticism to compensate; coverage ability against NFL backs and tight ends is a complete unknown
- No Tier 1 or Tier 2 analyst has evaluated this player — suggests he's outside the top 200+ prospects in the class, meaning the evaluation is almost entirely projection-based
Similar profile to the undrafted FCS linebacker (Baylor/Minnesota Vikings) who carved out a special teams and rotational role through effort, motor, and hybrid edge/LB versatility rather than elite physical traits. Both players project as guys who make rosters because coaches can't quit on their effort.