NFL Draft Stock Report: Utes safety Marcus Williams makes splash in return

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Marcus Williams , FS, Utah Utes , JR. (6-0, 195, 4.56, #20)

After missing the last few weeks due to injury, Williams returned last Thursday against Arizona State Sun Devils and made an immediate impact, reminding scouts why he has a future in the NFL. He finished with a team-best nine tackles and notched a first-quarter interception in the end zone to stop a promising drive for the Sun Devils.

Williams has an excellent feel for what the offense is trying to do with the cover awareness to bait and force quarterbacks to think twice when he is in the area. His play speed and range allow him to cover a lot of green, displaying…