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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Savion Williams
Savion Williams (WR – TCU)
6-foot-5 | 225 Pounds
Background
Savion Williams is a Texas native and three-star recruit who played quarterback as a high school senior. Returned kicks during his freshman year in 2020, then played sparingly the following season. Took over a starting role on offense in 2022, finishing with 29-392-4 (13.5), then put together seasons of 41-573-4 (14.0) and 60-611-6 (10.2) to conclude his collegiate career. Added 51-322-6 (6.3) on the ground this past season.
Positives
Big, tall three-year starter with escalating output from season to season. Primarily a split end who has some explosive athletic traits that led Texas Christian to scheme him touches to give him a chance to make something happen. Carried the ball, motioned and released into the flats, caught screens and hitches, and other plays of that nature. Williams has quick feet off the line of scrimmage and shows flashes of some snappiness at the stem.
Explosiveness and speed could allow Williams to develop into a deep threat with time; the tools are certainly there. Shows impressive flexibility for such a big receiver. Aggressively high-points the football at the catch point. His size and body control have made him a very effective receiver on goal-line fades and in contested catch situations — career 75% on those, per Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Presents a wide radius and flashes the ability to come down with tough throws outside his frame. Physical runner after the catch who can run through arm tackles and punish opponents with stiff arms. Shows good competitiveness to finish his runs after contact. His balance allows him to stay upright when hit with glancing blows. Has prior experience as a return specialist.
Negatives
Williams spent five years in school, so he’s slightly older than the typical prospect. Put together some big games, but would disappear for stretches at other times. Took a lot of his snaps on the left side of the line. It’d be interesting to see more of his footwork from the other side. His stats were somewhat padded by a high percentage of manufactured touches underneath. Wasn’t used as much of a deep threat despite his traits. His overall route tree is pretty limited, with a lot of hitches and slants.
Still developing his feel for the position, and it didn’t look like he was always on the same page as his quarterback. Can struggle to create separation against press-man coverage, as his route-running is a work in progress. He doesn’t always sink his hips or snap off routes. Not the most reliable receiver, as he was credited with eight drops against 60 catches this past year, per PFF, and has had some issues in the past as well. The issue seems to be taking his eye off the ball as he looks forward to getting upfield after the catch. Adequate run blocker with the tools, but is still developing his technique.
Summary
Watching Williams immediately brings to mind former TCU receiver Quentin Johnston, as both players have excellent combinations of size and athleticism, with explosiveness and physicality after the catch and issues with drops.
Of the two, Johnston was the more refined route runner, but Williams seems to be a more natural hands-catcher whose drops are due to his eagerness to make plays after the catch. His clear starting traits could get him Day 2 interest. He is not a very polished product, though, projecting as more of a boom-or-bust type.
Projection: Round 3/Round 4
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