Class of 2025 WR Spotlight Part II
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Ryan Williams HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 160 POS WR CLASS 2024 View Profile Ryan Williams State: Alabama School: Saraland He is a true home run hitter who is a threat to score on any touch of the ball. Williams is extremely…
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Continue ReadingHe is a true home run hitter who is a threat to score on any touch of the ball. Williams is extremely fast, possessing the ability to run past defenders and explode down the field for a long gain. With his great burst, serious acceleration, and shiftiness, Williams can generate quick separation, and he bolts downfield in a blur. Williams uses his quality vision and feel to track the ball well, and he shows an advanced ability to make over-the-shoulder receptions. Williams runs crisp routes, has sudden athleticism, and has strong hands for a small wideout.
He shows quality route-running technique and is a competitive receiver who fights for the football. Smith tracks the ball well, has late hands, and is adept at making catches over defensive backs. He has good size and is able to use his build to shield defenders from the football. After the catch, Smith is a quality runner and is able to add yardage while showing some strength to break tackles. He shows some good body control along the sideline to stay in bounds while reeling in passes with close coverage. He is a gritty, and competitive wideout who has a nose for the end zone.
Erick Smith
Erick Smith
Smith is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. He uses his well-built frame to break tackles and is very difficult for a lot of defensive backs to get to the ground. His strength to run through their hands makes it difficult for them to get a hold of him. While Smith isn’t super elusive and is more straight-line athlete, he does have the feet to dodge some tacklers in the open field. Smith has excellent yards-after-the-catch potential for the next level, where he could be a great fit for a West Coast offense.
Ty Doughty
Ty Doughty
He is a dynamic dangerous playmaker who is a threat to score and rip off long gains on any reception. With speed off the line and a second gear, Doughty will blaze through his route and his burst out of his breaks helps him consistently create separation. He also is dangerous on double moves, as his route-running and suddenness allow him to get open downfield while challenging defenses vertically. Doughty shows superb hands and is a natural hands catcher who is very reliable at securing the ball.
D.j. Vinson
D.j. Vinson
Vinson shows an uncanny ability to make leaping grabs and make highlight-reel acrobatic receptions. He uses his excellent body control, leaping ability, and secure hands, to haul in some incredible catches. His ability to make leaping grabs makes him dangerous on 50-50 passes while also giving his quarterback a larger catch radius than most smaller receivers. Vinson brings a gritty and competitive style to the field, and his feistiness can energize his teammate beyond even his with big-play ability.