A physical, downhill safety who earned his way from Division II Delta State to the SEC — and held his own against big-boy competition in a playoff-caliber Ole Miss defense. Williams is a throwback strong safety who will find the ball carrier and deliver contact, and his ball production (6 INTs over two FBS seasons plus 12 PBUs at Ole Miss) shows legitimate playmaking instincts in coverage. The questions are all about speed, range, and whether his physical tools can hold up against NFL-caliber athletes in space, particularly on vertical routes. He's a UDFA-to-late-Day-3 swing: the floor is a special teams contributor who brings toughness and leadership, the ceiling is a backup strong safety who earns rotational snaps against the run.
- Proven ball production — 6 interceptions across two FBS seasons and 12 pass breakups at Ole Miss show he gets his hands on the football consistently
- Physical, hard-hitting safety who plays with a downhill temperament and is a reliable tackler near the line of scrimmage
- Transitioned from Division II to SEC competition and held up, showing mental processing, competitive toughness, and adaptability
- Leadership and maturity — consistently described as a culture-setter and locker room contributor who commands respect
- Run defense instincts and willingness to fill downhill — ULM's highest-graded tackler per PFF with a 78.9 coverage grade across 700+ snaps
- Projected 40-yard dash in the 4.55-4.58 range suggests below-average long speed for the safety position, raising concerns about range on deep balls and sideline-to-sideline pursuit
- Only one season of SEC-level competition — the majority of his production came against Sun Belt and Division II opponents, making his tape harder to project confidently
- Tackle-for-loss production dropped dramatically at Ole Miss (4.5 TFL at ULM vs. 1 TFL at Ole Miss), suggesting he may lack the explosiveness to make plays behind the line against NFL-level blocking
- Not invited to the NFL Combine or Senior Bowl, indicating the professional scouting community does not view him as a draftable prospect at this stage
Taller safety with ball skills and physicality near the line of scrimmage but questions about speed and range at the next level. Williams' path — small school to major conference, ball production over athleticism — mirrors the profile of a late-round/UDFA safety who must prove his testing numbers to earn a roster spot.