Garrett Williams, Syracuse

Man Coverage: Fluid hips and quick feet gives Williams the ability to mirror and match receivers throughout the route. Speed keeps him in phase when using the trail technique.

Zone Coverage: Has experience in Cover 2-4. Quick trigger-on plays in front of him.

Reaction/Recovery: Shows plus burst with recovery speed and in transitions out of speed turns and backpedals

Long Speed: Has been tested vertically and shows the long speed to carry vertical routes without Safety help over top. Has speed to recover and can run stride for stride.

Ball Skills: Locates the ball in the air. Can play through the wide receiver’s hands to break up the pass.

Run Support: Proactive against the run. Not afraid to stick his nose in a pile. Triggers downhill with aggressiveness.

COD Ability: Fluid hips allow easy transitions in coverage. Shown on film breaking on a double move then staying in phase all out of a side saddle technique.

Awareness: Good eye discipline. Doesn’t get caught with eyes in the backfield. Shows route recognition skills.

Tackling: Wrap up tackler. He doesn’t shy away from the physical. Aggressive mentality

Physicality/Toughness: Not the biggest player, but gives all the power he can. Tackles with an attitude and shows no hesitation in attacking.