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Ed Williams () - 1984 NFL Draft Pick #43 by NE

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Ed Williams - 1984 NFL Draft

Player Profile:

  • Name: Ed Williams
  • College: University of Florida
  • Position: Defensive Back
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 205 lbs

Strengths:

  • Excellent size and athleticism for a defensive back, allowing him to match up against larger receivers.
  • Displays good speed and agility, making him a threat in both coverage and run support.
  • Strong tackler with a physical playing style, contributing effectively in stopping the run.
  • Experience in a competitive college program, demonstrating the ability to perform under pressure.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Needs to improve his ball skills; at times struggles with interceptions and pass deflections.
  • Occasional over-aggressiveness can lead to missed tackles or blown coverages.
  • Could benefit from more experience in zone coverage schemes, as he primarily played man coverage in college.

Overall Assessment:

Ed Williams is viewed as a prospect with significant upside. His physical attributes and college performance suggest that he has the potential to develop into a solid starting defensive back in the NFL. Teams are likely to be attracted to his combination of size, speed, and tackling ability. If he can refine his coverage skills and improve his ball-hawking ability, he could become a valuable asset in the secondary.

Projected Draft Position: Late 2nd Round to Early 3rd Round