Round 7 - John Williams

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:50 pm

Guard

Matches Malone · Post #2 » by **Matches Malone** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:51 pm

Another top 30 visit. Also massive like Belton.

Post #3 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:53 pm

MVP2110 · Post #4 » by **MVP2110** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:53 pm

Sure, why not

Post #5 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:54 pm

Williams started 27 games at left tackle. He's inconsistent, but there is some encouraging tape and he has the tools to develop. Williams can seal the edge and work up to the second level on outside zone runs. He walls off defenders and gets some movement on runs between the tackles. He has the length to land his punch and large enough hands to lock onto defenders as a pass blocker. He uses his size to anchor well, and he can plant his outside foot before redirecting edge rushers that try to cross his face.

Post #6 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:54 pm

Williams possesses the quick footwork that makes him an intriguing late-round flier at offensive tackle. However, to earn serious starting consideration in the NFL, he'll need to improve his balance and play with more control.

Post #7 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:56 pm

Williams, a college tackle, has the body type of a guard, which is where he might be asked to move as a pro. He’s tight-hipped, leading to waist-bending, but he has adequate quickness in the early stages of the block. He lacks decisiveness and body control to make consistent use of early advantages. He also needs to get stronger and more aggressive as a run blocker. He’s long in pass pro with adequate footwork when projected to guard, but it remains to be seen if he can survive against pro bull-rushers.

chonestown · Post #8 » by **chonestown** » Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:09 pm

John from Cincinnati is a mess, but if you're conversant with it you are Chones' People.

tski1972 · Post #9 » by **tski1972** » Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:05 am

Big fan of his movie music.

HKPackFan · Post #10 » by **HKPackFan** » Thu May 1, 2025 12:23 am

tski1972 wrote:Big fan of his movie music.

When we drafted him it was music to my ears..

Matches Malone · Post #11 » by **Matches Malone** » Thu May 1, 2025 7:28 pm

Read on Twitter

JCP11 · Post #12 » by **JCP11** » Sat May 10, 2025 12:58 pm

I wonder if they will try him at Center? Apparently he's a pretty smart dude, moves very well and other than Jenkins and Monk there's no one else right now.

Giannisland34 · Post #13 » by **Giannisland34** » Tue May 13, 2025 12:50 am

JCP11 wrote:I wonder if they will try him at Center? Apparently he's a pretty smart dude, moves very well and other than Jenkins and Monk there's no one else right now.

Rhyan also took center snaps last preseason too

JCP11 · Post #14 » by **JCP11** » Tue May 13, 2025 2:48 am

Giannisland34 wrote:
JCP11 wrote:I wonder if they will try him at Center? Apparently he's a pretty smart dude, moves very well and other than Jenkins and Monk there's no one else right now.

Rhyan also took center snaps last preseason too

True I almost forgot about that. I'm intrigued by this John Williams guy, he's got some good tape, and I think he has what it takes to make it. He's already ahead of Glover and maybe Telford imo. Can't wait to watch those preseason games.