P.J. Williams 
Florida State, CB
Height: 6.0
Weight: 196
Age: 22
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Athleticism: C+
Playing speed is good, but not great, though he does outperform his timed speed on the field. Fluidity is a plus for his size, but lacks ideal agility to stay in phase with his man. Burst and closing speed are both underwhelming and lacks the speed to make up for missed steps downfield.
Coverage: C+
Backpedal is inconsistent and too often opens up his hips off the snap and can be beaten on double moves. Lacks the playing speed to hang with receivers on deep vertical routes. Experienced in both man and zone coverage. Closing speed on comebacks routes is underwhelming. Struggles to locate the ball in man with his back to the ball. Has trouble staying with receivers out of their breaks, and lacks ideal hip flexibility. Ultra-physical in short yard situations and is excellent within a short space.
Physicality: B-
Has the frame and length for a press corner in the NFL, but technique is lacking at this point. Doesn’t jam receivers at the line, but can reroute them initially. Gives an inside release too easily and can get grabby in coverage when he gets beat off the line. Aggressive against the run, but falls off too many tackles. Used as a blitzer off the edge often. Excels in the red zone against both the run and the pass.
Ball Skills: D+
Had little production on the ball, especially as a senior. Doesn’t have great hands and ability to get his hands on the ball to dispute the catch is questionable. Has good frame and length to battle for the jump ball and in the red zone, but lacks great leaping ability and body control.
Instincts: C
Has a tendency to gamble too much in coverage and downfield awareness leaves him susceptible to big plays. More instinctive near the line of scrimmage, and can blow up screen plays in front of him. Timing as a blitzer is off.
Red Flags: Raw Talent
Bottom Line: At the start of the season, P.J. Williams had the potential to be one of the top corners in this year’s draft as a junior and vie for a spot in the first round. However, a disappointing 2014 season should leave him as a high ceiling day two pick. Williams is reminiscent in some ways of the drop off of last year’s Florida Gators corners Louchiez Purifoy and Marcus Roberson.
Comparison: Chris Houston
Grade: 7.9 (4th Round)
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