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Trevor Williams, CB, Penn State: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Jonathan Gross

Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) is knocked to the ground by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Trevor Williams (10) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) is knocked to the ground by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Trevor Williams (10) at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 NFL Draft: Penn State’s Trevor Williams enters the draft as someone on the outside looking in. Does he have a future at the next level?

Trevor Williams will look to do something that doesn’t happen very often for Penn State cornerbacks: play in the NFL. Along with fellow secondary member Jordan Lucas, Williams hopes to improve the standing of Nittany Lion defensive backs in the pros. The former wide receiver was converted to the defensive side of things following his freshman year. He struggled early on, but finished his career strong, totaling 84 tackles, five interceptions and 16 passes  defended. In 2015, he was awarded All-Big Ten honorable mention. While certainly under-the-radar, Williams could find a spot at the next level.

Measurables

6-0

200 pounds

4.44 40-yard dash

35.5 inch vertical jump

Strengths

Considering that he is a converted receiver, Williams understands the other side of things. He recognizes movements by his opponents and knows how to react to them.

Williams brings to the table great size as well. In a league where big, physical cornerbacks are becoming more and more popular, the former Nittany Lion fits that mold. This also allows him to play near the line of scrimmage. Not many players at his position can tackle running backs as well as he can.

The above video shows just how diverse of a player Trevor Williams is. He’s a great tackler who knows how to use his hands in coverage and has good ball skills.

Wekanesses

Williams often got beat on double moves and out routes. He sometimes struggled to keep up with receivers, even though he does have good straight-line speed.

Something that hurts his draft stock is the lack of an it-factor. He does a lot of things well, but isn’t great at any of them. He is solid in coverage but not a lock-down guy.

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Outlook

When one talks about elite cornerbacks in this draft class, Williams is nowhere near that discussion. That doesn’t mean he won’t find a spot in the NFL. His tackling ability alone makes him a potential special teams stud.

Expect Williams to be signed as a UDFA.

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