2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane

Dorian Williams has been a very productive linebacker for Tulane, being decent coverage and a quality tackler. Hula Bowl Scout Joel Titus breaks down Williams's strengths and weaknesses as an NFL Draft Prospect in this article. — Dorian Williams has been a very productive linebacker for Tulane, being decent coverage and a quality tackler. Hula Bowl Scout Joel Titus breaks down Williams’s strengths and weaknesses as an NFL Draft Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Dorian Williams, #2
School (Code)	LATU
DOB, Class Yr	6/28/2001, Senior
Height, Weight	6012, 229
40 Yd Dash	4.65e
Arms, Hands	3258, 1018
Position/Depth	WILL/Starter
Honors/Captainship	2021 Phil Steele All-American Athletic Conference Third Team 2020 All-American Athletic Conference Second Team
Season Viewed (yr)	2021
Games Watched	OHCI, @MSUN, @OKUN
Scout Name / Date	Joel Titus/9-17-22

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	3 GP, 18 Total Tackles (15 Solo, 3 Assisted), 1 PBU, 1 INT
2021	12 GP, 73 Total Tackles (44 Solo, 29 Assisted), 3 TFL, 1 Sack, 3 PBU, 1 Fumble Recovery
2020	12 GP, 98 Total Tackles (65 Solo, 33 Assisted), 16.5 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 3 PBU, 2 QB Hurries
2019	13 GP, 14 Total Tackles (6 Solo, 8 Assisted)

Player Summary:

Sr and a 3-year starter at WILL for LATU. Wide shoulders, long legs, long arms, and good hand size make up for a long, lean athletic build. Sufficient height/weight combo. Average AA. He showcases solid balance and agility. He displays good competitive nature and toughness. Good engine and is willing to chase the ball carrier. He is willing to make a variety of tackles. He shows sufficient instincts, play speed and strength. Coupling these factors with his sufficient read and react skills leads to good tackling production. He shows average explosiveness. In general, he shows good range as he is capable tracking back into coverage. He displays sufficient squareness. In the run, he shows sufficient tackling inside the box and in space/outside the box. He shows sufficient pursuit ability, due to his average play speed. He shows subpar hand usage in block shedding. Persistently, he gets stuck on OL but tries to win with his strength in spite of his quality of play strength. In the pass, he took a good amount of zone coverage reps against primarily TEs. Sufficient in zone, occasionally letting his man slip behind him. Subpar in his man coverage snaps, due to his marginal ball skills. Looks uncomfortable in man coverage.