Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 78.27 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Johnathan Joseph

Accolades:

  • 2022: Honorable All-ACC
  • 2020-21: Third-most pass breakups in ACC (13)

Summary:

Garrett Williams is a physical, playmaking cornerback who matches up well with bigger NFL wide receivers and who is also an asset in the run game. He will fit a lot of systems at the next level. He suffered a torn ACL in late October, so he won't be able to participate in combine drills, but his tape more than speaks for itself.

Strengths:

  • Comes downhill with purpose in run support; not afraid to mix it up in the run game
  • Can flip hips, turn, run vertical routes and stay in phase
  • Solid tackler in space
  • Consistently gets off WR blocks to blow up ball-carrier
  • Matches up well with physical WRs; blankets them on shallow routes

Weaknesses:

  • Can be a little stiff with middle-of-the-field change of direction vs. intermediate-level routes
  • Can allow separation on mesh/over routes but will make tackle and minimize YAC
  • Will sometimes give a big cushion, allowing easy downfield completions
  • Suffered a torn ACL vs. Notre Dame in late October