Markeith Williams: Scouting Report
Size
Markeith Williams is a tall safety with good length. He has to add weight, as he is still rather thin for the position, but has the frame to add some muscle. Williams may not be filled out yet, but he shows good toughness and the potential to be physical. He is best suited to be a deep safety who plays over the top and will fill out as he develops.
Athleticism
Williams has great speed for a safety and shows plenty of range over the top. He has the lateral agility to thrive in man coverage and can match-up with inside receivers man to man. Williams has the short area quickness and burst to close on plays fast and jump in front of passes. He is a rangy athlete who will cover plenty of ground on the back end.
Coverage Skills
Williams is very comfortable in coverage and shows the ability to play deep and read and react or cover receivers one on one. When he is playing over the top, Williams does a good job of diagnosing the play and has the range to get in position quickly to make the play. In man coverage, his fluid athleticism is on display, allowing him to cover receivers out of the slot. He can improve his footwork in coverage some, but still does a good job shadowing receivers.
Ball Skills
Williams does an excellent job of finishing the play. He finds the ball quickly and tracks it well, high-pointing it when necessary to make the play before the receiver can. Williams range and athleticism help him get in good position and he does not waste his opportunities. He has good hands and can make acrobatic interceptions in the secondary. Even if he cannot intercept the pass, he uses his length to break up passes that could otherwise be caught.
Run Support / Tackling
Though Williams is not very big right now, he is an asset against the run nonetheless. He is aggressive getting downhill in pursuit of the ball carrier and uses his athleticism well to avoid blockers. Williams is a solid tackler and he does not hesitate to deliver a big hit whenever possible.
Projection
Markeith Williams is an athletic safety who has the range and athleticism to excel in coverage. He displays good ball skills and is an asset against the run as well. Williams’ athletic tools and instincts will help be a difference maker at the next level, he will develop into a starter for an upper echelon power five team.
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