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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Nohl Williams, CB, California

Nohl Williams the versatile cornerback from the University of California is a solid prospect. Check out this scouting report from Ryan Vidales.
Nohl Williams the versatile cornerback from the University of California is a solid prospect. Check out this scouting report from Hula Bowl scout Ryan Vidales.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Nohl Williams, #3
School (Code)CAUN
DOB, Class YrN/A, Fourth-year Junior.
Height, Weight6000e, 185e
40 Yd Dash4.52e
Position/DepthCB, #1
Honors/Captainship2022 All-Mountain West Honorable Mention (At NVLV)
Season Viewed (yr)2023
Games Watched@TXNO, ALAU, IDUN, @WAUN, ORST
Scout Name / DateRyan Vidales 10/25/23

Per Year Stats

2023(At CAUN) 7 GP (7 GS), 28 Tkls, 2.0 TFL, 2 INT, 1 PBU
2022(At NVLV), 11 GP (11 GS), 40 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 3 INT, 8 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 KR, 172 KR Yds, 7 KR, 46 PR Yds
2021(At NVLV) 10 GP (8 GS), 33 Tkls, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 7 KR, 122 KR Yds, 4 PR, 28 PR Yds
2020(At NVLV) 5 GP (5 GS), 25 Tkls, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR

Player Summary:

Fourth-year junior with average height/weight measurements, lean build, and moderate length at the outside corner spot. Spent the first three years of his collegiate career at UNLV, where he was a three-year starter for the Rebels. Transferred to Cal during the 2023 offseason and currently serves as CB1 in the Golden Bears’ 2-4-5 defense conducted by Head Coach Justin Wilcox and Defensive Coordinator Peter Sirmon. Williams possesses proficient play speed, recovery speed, and physicality, which enables him to keep a tight cushion while in phase. Displays quality hand use at the LOS in press-man coverage; Offers a fluid lower-half and efficient COD to open his hips and bail in bump & run coverage. He has great instincts/awareness to put himself in a position to make plays on the ball. Has a tendency to anticipate route concepts and overcommit himself at the top of the route, which causes him to lose cushion in man coverage. Quick, well-developed foot speed provides ample reactionary athleticism and plant & driveability when transitioning out of the backpedal. Boasts strong hand-eye coordination, ball skills, and timing to create turnovers or force incompletions by playing through the hands of the receiver. Visibly tough and active as a run defender. Operates with high-contact courage and a mean streak. Exhibits secure tackling ability in the open field and a willingness to step into the box to stuff the run at the LOS in short-yardage situations. Adds valuable special teams versatility as a return specialist but would need more reps to give scouts a better look into his special teams viability at the next level.

Scheme Fit:

Man-coverage dominant field corner.

Power Statement:

Williams is a well-rounded cornerback with prominent coverage skills, notable play speed, competitive ball skills, and high-level toughness & tackling ability in open space.

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