STRENGTHS
Tim looks the part with excellent size, strength and athletic talent to play multiple positions in any style of defense. Because of his size and athletic talents he could play in a 4/3 front as a defensive end or in a 3/4 front as an OLB/DE. Tim works well within the context of his team’s defensive game plan. He has those long arms that can make it difficult for offensive lineman to keep him blocked. Those long arms would also make you think he is a pass rushing nightmare. If you select Tim expect some growing pains but with the right coaching and if he posses the right work ethic it could be all worth it because he does look the part.

CONCERNS
Right now Tim lacks the instincts and techniques to be the dominating player his athletic talent suggest he can become. His hand usage is very poor and his “get off” the line is very inconsistent. He lacks football instincts to play his position at a high level and has benefited from the talent and players around him this year. From the film work that I have done on Tim I question his maturity on the field and his work ethic off the field.

BOTTOM LINE
Don’t worry Tim Williams fans there have been plenty of times that I have been wrong about a player. So that’s the good news but look at the film for yourself before you come after me. You will see no double teams, no hand usage to free himself up. Inconsistency on the snap off the ball, difficulty in finding the ball and in general a good looking player who when not blocked… impacts. Don’t get me wrong Tim has made plays and I’m sure there is a highlight film out there that takes your breath away but looking at his film from the season, all I can tell you is I see a player who is inconsistent and void of the techniques that he still needs to learn for the next level. He can do it but you have to ask yourself, at this point why he isn’t further along in his techniques? Why is he rotated off the field? If I had his talent, no way a coach would take me off the field in any situation. Tim seems to disappear once he gets a sack in a game. That bothers me big time but like I said before, I’ve been wrong before so take this for what it is, a profile of caution because it’s very possible that Tim just hasn’t peaked yet. It’s possible he has been working hard and going to class and that’s why he is behind in his techniques and that’s why they rotate him in and out. All I can tell you is what I see on film and right now Tim’s maturity, instincts, consistency and killer attitude is lacking on the film. Think about for just one minute, can you compare Tim to Kalil Mack when he came out? I can’t but, he has that type of Talent.

Drew Boylhart  JAN.2017