Sam Williams, the Mississippi EDGE, sits at No. 110 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 6% elite, 17% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Flexibility to bend and flatten the edge.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Alters speeds, attack angles and entry points in his rush.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Despite his troubling performance versus the run, Williams' pass-rush flashes tend to leave a more lasting impression.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a speed-rusher.
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“…Despite his troubling performance versus the run, Williams' pass-rush flashes tend to leave a more lasting impression. He was often overmatched and pummeled at the point of attack, failing to play with the effort and grit needed to stand up to SEC linemen. As a rusher, he gets off the ball quickly and attacks the pocket with the bend and hand work to gain entry into the backfield from a variety of angles. He projects…”
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