Garrett Williams

Syracuse CB

Games Watched: Louisville, Purdue, Virginia

Summary: Garrett Williams a corner best suited for zone coverage. He plays smart with good footwork and awareness, and he plays the ball and tackles well too. He changes directions quickly, but overall as an athlete he leaves quite a bit to be desired. He’s on the smaller end in terms of height and arm length, and he also doesn’t have the long speed to run with fast receivers.

Pros

  • Decently fluid hips
  • Good footwork that limits wasted movement
  • Solid awareness in zone coverage
  • Tracks and plays the ball well
  • Good tackling technique allows him to consistently make open field tackles

Cons

  • Does not have long speed to keep up with receivers downfield
  • Route anticipation skills are lacking
  • Often does not turn his head to look for the ball in the air
  • Lack of arm length prevents him from making certain plays

Grade: Garrett Williams gets a 4th round grade. He doesn’t have the ideal size for an outside corner or the ideal speed for a slot corner, which makes his projection uncertain.