Dorian Williams is an electric personality who is also an athlete on the field. A fun, explosive prospect who fits the half-field system very well, Williams projects well into the future modern NFL, especially so long as he continues to develop. Williams took solid steps forward over the last couple of seasons as a starter, and is still continuing to get better. 

There still is some upside as Dorian Williams learns how to trust his instincts and other such things. He’s an electric athlete, so the upside is already there. Now he just needs to put the finishing touches on his game. 

Tulane ILB Dorian Williams has plus sideline-to-sideline range who shows effort chasing down ball-carriers and quarterbacks. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/znGbraqUxw

— WBG84 (@WBG84) March 8, 2023

Didn’t do a full workout at either the Combine or his pro day due to a fractured wrist he suffered during Senior Bowl practices. Otherwise has remained healthy throughout his career. 

Dorian Williams’ scouting report

Athletic Ability (30)

Speed/Athleticism: 20 

• Speed (7.5/8) – Good speed overall. Very solid athlete. Tested extremely well at the NFL Combine. 
• Lateral Quickness (6/7) – Shows good lateral quickness. Moves very well, very fluid athlete. 
• Body Control (4.5/5) – Has some crazy body control. Flashes some crazy contortions to make tackles or keep plays alive. 

Strength/Power: 10

• Upper Body Strength (2/3) – Solid upper body. Can be overpowered at times. 
• Lower Body Strength (2.5/3) – Good explosion. Accelerates well. 
• Brute Power (2/4) – Not really a brute, just capable in terms of his strength. 

Defending Ability (40) 

Tackling/Pursuit: 15

• Tackling Ability (6.5/8) – Good wrap up tackler. Commands the tackle at the point of contact, brings some power to his hit.
• Pursuit Angles (5/7) – Pursuit angles could be better inside of the box. Tracks the play extremely well. 

Blitz Ability: 10

• Blitz Timing (4/5) – Solid blitzer when he can get to the gap clean. Disrupts passing lanes with ease. 
• Pass Rushing Ability (3/5) – Doesn’t offer a lot of pass rush ability outside of what he can bring through a free gap.

Coverage Ability: 15

• Space Defending (3/5) – Struggles to close in efficiently. Sometimes looks too hesitant. 
• Man Coverage (3/5) – Capable athlete in man coverage that can make plays, but may not be reactive enough. Has great length for his height but doesn’t have a lot of size. 
• Zone Coverage (3.5/5) – Capable in zone coverage – has good hands and can make interceptions. 

Intel/Instincts (25)

Football IQ: 10

• Play Recognition (3.5/5) – Shows good play recognition. Doesn’t overreact to shifts or motion. 
• Understanding of Concepts (3.5/5) – Williams shows some understanding of play concepts. Sometimes he can get sucked out of a play by a quarterback who uses his eyes properly. 

Instincts: 15 

• Natural Instincts (7/10) – Instincts are good on some plays. Late to react at times. 
• Consistency (3.5/5) – Goes through stretches where he looks great. Has a couple of games where he wasn’t consistent, but overall is fairly on top of things. 

Overall: (79) – 2nd Round