From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Miami safety, James Williams.
#20 JAMES WILLIAMS, S, MIAMI (JR) — 6043, 230 pounds
Senior Bowl Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| James Williams | 6043/230 | 9 1/4″ | 33 1/8″ | 79 5/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Elite size and good length
— Plenty of starting experience at 21 years old
— Works well downhill on underneath throws
— Solid mobility in zone coverage
— Willing run defender
— Flashes physicality when opportunity arises
— Better tackler near the LOS
The Bad
— Marginal range and allows receivers to get behind him
— High pad level in his back pedal
— Marginal change of direction in off coverage
— Prone to getting caught with eyes in backfield, leaving his coverage responsibility open
— Press coverage technique needs work on jam/footwork
— Speed overall is adequate
— Does not consistently play to his size
— Allows too many yards after contact when tackling
— Mental processing in the run game leaves him slow to react
— No urgency in his game
— Takes cheap shots at opponents away from play/after the whistle.