Alabama WR Jameson Williams is receiving no shortage of praise ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Williams tore his ACL in the National Championship Game and he could miss a good bit of the 2022 NFL season. But that doesn't take away from his sheer level of talent and the fact he's projected to be selected at No. 13 overall by The Draft Network is a perfect illustration of that. Mike Renner of PFF also couldn't be much more impressed by Williams, calling him "the best deep threat of the class."
Feb 17, 2022, 2:57 PM ET
Yahoo! Sports draft analyst Eric Edholm has Alabama WR Jameson Williams going to the Tennessee Titans with the 26th overall pick.
After getting bounced from the playoffs in their first game, the Titans fortified their receiver room with one of the best weapons in this class in Williams (6'2/188). Williams would be a seamless fit with AJ Brown and Julio Jones already there and would be afforded the time to fully heal without huge expectations. Once he gets on the field, OC Todd Downing will have fun running deep over routes, allowing him to use his speed to get open deep. It is also worth noting that Williams is the second receiver off the board in Edholm's mock with three more coming off the board in the next six selections.
SOURCE: Yahoo Sports
Feb 18, 2022, 12:21 AM ET
According to ESPN's Field Yates, Alabama WR Jameson Williams averaged the most receiving yards per touchdown in 2021.
There is no doubt Williams (6'2/188) is something special. a great burst of speed, incredible route running, all the tools for a top-tier WR. The question going into this draft is the status of the knee. Williams, unfortunately, tore his ACL in the National Championship which certainly hindered the Tides' chances of capturing a title. The recovery process of his knee is something scouts will keep a close eye on. His ability to make big plays this season was evident as he 47.6 yards for his 15 receiving touchdowns. A torn ACL is not as serious as it once was and most players that suffer this injury recover in about nine months. If it all goes according to plan he should be able to play in late September or early October. If he can play as he did in Tuscaloosa, that's a good pick.
SOURCE: Field Yates
Feb 25, 2022, 7:33 PM ET
while that would be great, I doubt he falls that far. NE should be interestedYahoo! Sports draft analyst Eric Edholm has Alabama WR Jameson Williams going to theTennessee Titans with the 26th overall pick.
Alabama WR Jameson Williams says he has begun the recovery process from his torn ACL, and one of his first meetings was with the Atlanta Falcons.
Williams (6'2"/188) was an absolute beast in 2021, completely uncoverable in deep ball situations with his blistering speed. He unfortunately suffered a torn ACL in the national title game, but he should still be one of the top WRs taken in a stacked class. Williams has begun running motions in the pool, but says he won't push it and declined to answer if he would be ready for NFL training camp. That would be a ridiculously fast turnaround for an ACL, especially for a WR that relies so heavily on his legs. One of Williams' first meetings was with the Atlanta Falcons, which makes a lot of sense. They are in desperate need of a WR with Julio Jones gone and Calvin Ridley's status up in the air. Williams and last year's first round draft pick Kyle Pitts would be great pair of weapons to finish out the Matt Ryan era and begin a new one. Williams has also met with the Dolphins, who have drafted quite a few players from Alabama recently, and it seems to be working alright for them.
SOURCE: Thor Nystrom on Twitter
Mar 2, 2022, 1:12 PM ET
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StaceyDales@StaceyDales
WR Jameson Williams, who is recovering from a torn ACL, just told me his timeline to return is 5-7 months. Said he’s ahead of schedule. Now 6wks out of surgery, no brace last 2wks, no crutches 3wks. Beast. #NFLCombine
@nflnetwork
The easiest way to see if there is already a thread is do a search for the last name in content title only rather than just visually searching pages.
Hand to god, did a search that produced only 5 results and none were directly related. Search had been buggy for years, thought it was fixed so that is why I prefaced this with delete if Honda but if a mod sees this then please combine relevant posts to former thread.The easiest way to see if there is already a thread is do a search for the last name in content title only rather than just visually searching pages.
https://twitter.com/movethesticks/status/1499420310466146305?s=21Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
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The Draft Network's Drae Harris has Alabama WR Jameson Williams as his top-receiver and eighth-ranked player on his latest top-50 big board.
The second big board released by TDN this week has Williams (6'2/188) as the top-ranked receiver in the class. After transferring from Ohio State, Williams saw a career renaissance, dominating opponents from the onset. He has a lethal combination of size and speed to outrun and out jump opponents. One thing to consider with Williams is a potential injury tax, as he tore his ACL in the National Championship Game, but Harris doesn't see that as an issue.
SOURCE: The Draft Network
Mar 24, 2022, 11:21 PM ET
ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay mocked Alabama WR Jameson Williams to the Chiefs with the 17th overall pick in his latest mock draft.
The Chiefs are in need of some help at receiver after trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for a bevy of picks. McShay mocks Williams (6'2/188) to the Chiefs with the 17th overall pick, one of the picks they received in that trade with the Dolphins. A one-for-one replacement doesn't exist for Hill, but Williams may be the closest thing in this year's draft. His elite speed and ability to win deep may be the best of any receiver in this year's class. Per PFF.com, Williams caught 13-of-32 deep ball targets and converted them to 671 yards and eight scores. His 51.6 yards per reception ranked fourth amongst receivers with at least 10 deep ball receptions in 2021. Williams is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the National Championship game loss to Georgia, but is expected to suit up a few weeks in to his rookie year if his recovery goes according to plan.
SOURCE: ESPN
Apr 6, 2022, 2:53 PM ET
https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1509212185981079557?s=21Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Former Alabama WR Jameson Williams, two months removed from surgery on his torn ACL, is not participating in Alabama’s Pro Day today. But here here he is last week, continuing to progress, with the expectation being that he’ll be running by the draft, per @Alliance_Sports.
https://twitter.com/dpbrugler/status/1509312388423630856?s=21Dane Brugler @dpbrugler
There are multiple teams that consider Jameson Williams the WR1 in this draft class. He's not falling as far as some think.
Yes I was hoping to get him at 1.08 and stash him on my rookie Taxi....but that may be too late all the current chatter going on....How late am I going to be able to get him? I assume the injury is going to knock him down some.
I assume if he winds up on KC, he's a top 3-5 pick. What if he winds up with the Jets/Washington/bears?
Hoping to land him late 1st. Maybe that's a pipe dream.
He is the top FF WR of this class. He's going to make the most IMPACT.Pete Smith@_PeteSmith_
Second game where Alabama has been without Jameson Williams, the other being Auburn. They aren't recognizable without him. That's how impactful he has been.
Yeah, I’m probably taking him 1.04 in SF. Presumably Hall, Walker and Willis go top 3.Yes I was hoping to get him at 1.08 and stash him on my rookie Taxi....but that may be too late all the current chatter going on....
Don't do this to me guys. I need him to slide to 1.12.Yeah, I’m probably taking him 1.04 in SF. Presumably Hall, Walker and Willis go top 3.
https://twitter.com/nfldraftbites/status/1511797946655850496?s=21Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Say Jameson Williams doesn't get hurt in the National Championship Game, where does he fit into this Class? For me, even after the injury a Top 10 Player. Closest thing you'll find to Tyreek Hill. Just turned 21, and it's a longterm investment. Rookie Yr is just the start...
I moved up from 1.08 (cost me the 2.09 as well) to get to 1.04 so I can have a swipe at him in a Non-SF league, I don't trust the guys in front of me not to take him!Don't do this to me guys. I need him to slide to 1.12.
Unless they are still in shock from Jalen Reagor experience.He won’t fall past the Eagles at 15
Alabama WR Jameson Williams drew a comparison to Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill.
Williams (6'2/188) is one of the most highly touted wideouts in the 2022 NFL Draft within a deep class that has a lot of talent. He was most recently compared to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill by Doug Farrar of USA TODAY SMG for what he's shown on the field, which is nothing short of a compliment. "His skillset is freaky similar to Tyreek Hill," Farrar wrote. It will be interesting to see how much he continues to look like Hill and if he lands in Hill's former home -- the Kansas City Chiefs -- later this month.
SOURCE: PFF
Apr 11, 2022, 8:41 PM ET
Shrine Bowl Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel Eric Galko says he is "expecting" Alabama WR Jameson Williams to be the first WR taken in the draft.
Galko adds in his prediction of Williams (6'2/188) as the draft's WR1 that he believes he will be taken "in the top-10 or 11 picks." It's an interesting tout for a player who suffered a torn ACL in the National Championship game against Georgia, an injury that most believe moved him down draft boards. When he was healthy, Williams was one of the best receivers in the country, going for 78-1561-15 while averaging a blistering 20.0 yards per reception. Williams' lone breakout season came after transferring from Ohio State at the end of the 2020 season.
SOURCE: Eric Galko on Twitter
Apr 12, 2022, 1:13 PM ET
https://twitter.com/ericgalko/status/1513923290418622469?s=21Eric Galko @EricGalko
Jameson Williams is WR1 in this draft.
Plus routes dynamic acceleration, and consistent finishing ability. Complete package.
Expecting him to be the first WR taken, and good chance it's in the top-10 or 11 picks. #NFLDraft
Alabama WR Jameson Williams has seen his odds to be the first wide receiver drafted over the past two weeks.
This group of wide receivers is quite intriguing. Each of the top five players provides a different skill set, making the board increasingly hard to predict. That is what makes the first wide receiver drafted prop for Williams (6'2/188) so intriguing. After being as high as 10/1, it has dropped down to as low as +200 on FanDuel Sportsbook. The rise of Williams is a signal that his knee injury is healing on schedule and fully recover without issue.
SOURCE: Jamie Eisner
Apr 14, 2022, 11:43 PM ET
Have the 1.06 in one league and was hoping he might drop, doesn't look promising.TOP TEN?
It depends where he, and the other top guys, go. Situation can bounce guys around a lot.Have the 1.06 in one league and was hoping he might drop, doesn't look promising.