Scouting Profile: Minnesota TE Maxx Williams
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Maxx Williams
Position: TE
School: Minnesota
College Experience: Redshirt Sophomore
Height: 6-4
Weight: 249 lbs.
Age: 21
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.78 sec |
| Bench Press | 17 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 34.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 117 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | N/A |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.37 sec |
Strengths
- Good combination of size and speed for a modern "move" tight end. Can outrun linebackers and safeties and get open deep.
- A natural catcher. Snags passes with his hands, not his body.
- Makes contested catches in traffic. A weapon in the red zone.
- Accelerates quickly after the catch. Provides significant YAC value.
- Has lots of room for improvement. Very high ceiling.
Weaknesses
- Combine bench press number is alarming. Williams must add strength as a pro.
- Tends to round off routes, possibly as the result of tight hips. Must become more precise in his route-running.
- Must learn to better use body to wall off defenders.
- Limited as an in-line blocker. Must improve functional strength and technique.
NFL player comparison: Todd Heap
Like Heap, Williams has a penchant for making catches that make people say wow. And, despite Williams' limitations as a blocker, he may be actually be better as a blocker than Heap was when he came out of school.
Ideal Fit: Green Bay Packers
The Packers haven't solved their tight end issues since Jermichael Finley left, so taking Williams with the 30th overall pick makes a lot of sense.
Draft Projection: Round 1-2