Dashawn Williams
Dashawn Williams
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Ed OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout
Williams is a vertical threat who wins with speed, stride length, and strong ball skills downfield. He’s a versatile receiver who lines up at the X, Y, and Z positions in his highlights.
Deep speed and acceleration stand out to me in the first few plays of his highlights. On the first play, he catches the football in stride and goes into another gear to pull away from the defense for a long touchdown. Williams eats up cushion fast and makes defenders turn and run. He caught 15 passes for 300 yards last season. That’s a lot of production with limited opportunities.
His highlights feature several plays where he tracks the deep ball and plays strong at the catch point. There are passes where the ball is underthrown, and he still wins what are essentially 50-50 balls. I like the way he high-points the football over defenders and doesn’t let contact keep him from finishing the play with a catch.
This off-season will be one where he’ll need to do whatever he needs to do to get his name on the radar. It’s a small sample size, but there’s no question about Williams’ explosiveness and playmaking ability when given the opportunity. I’d like to see how he looks running other routes (outside the verts) too. He can certainly flip field position with one touch. Williams just needs the opportunities.
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Read EvaluationCorey Bailey | Prep Redzone Scout
DaShawn Williams has begun to carve out his recruiting profile, currently holding a Division I offer from South Florida. On film, his most defining trait is his ability to win in contested situations, consistently turning true 50/50 balls into advantages for the offense.
Williams shows advanced ball skills, adjusting smoothly to passes in flight and attacking the catch point with confidence. He’s comfortable making plays in tight windows, using body control and strong hands to secure the football through contact. That reliability in traffic makes him a quarterback-friendly target and a receiver defense must account for, particularly in high-leverage moments.
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