P.J. Williams CB Florida State #26
Wt: 194
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Size/Athleticism: Adequate measurables but plays much bigger.
Coverage: Deep speed is a question. Speed receivers can run away from him and he’ll need safety help in certain matchups. Burst from a set position is limited and allows receivers with speed to lose him with one step. Strong enough to excel in press coverage, but must get his hands on the receiver to win. Played a lot of man coverage, but has the skills to excel in a zone and may actually be better suited for that role due to speed limitations.
Ball skills: Excellent ball skills. Shows great timing as well as impressive leaping ability to attack the ball. Decent hands for the interception.
Run support: Plays like a safety. Often lined up at the line of scrimmage over tight ends in run situations and fought through through traffic to make plays.
Intangibles: DUI arrest in April 2015. 40 career starts.
Durability: Missed Citadel game in 2014 with tight hamstring (likely would have played vs another opponent). Missed one game in 2013 with thigh bruise.
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Overview: Williams is a physical corner who may end up being a better safety than corner in the pros. He has the strength and willingness to play the run to make a smooth transition to safety. But he’ll likely get a look as a corner in a scheme that allows him consistent help over the top from the free safety.
