There are two reasons Savion Williams is flying under the radar.
The first is simply that the Green Bay Packers have a ton of wide receivers.
The second is that they drafted a wideout before taking Williams in the third round, in the form of Matthew Golden in round one.
That means Williams enters his rookie preseason in an intriguing spot, likely looking at plenty of play time to show his potential while also not necessarily lined up for much of a rookie season role.
But he can make his money on gadget plays in the early going before developing into more. Williams certainly has the potential to be a great player down the road for the Packers.
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What was Savion Williams’ 40 time at the combine?
Savion Williams ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft Combine.
He didn’t partake in any of the other testing.
Savion Williams college stats
Savion Williams had a strong final season at TCU with a mix of receiving and running.
He caught 60 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns.
He ran 51 times for 322 yards and six more touchdowns.
He also completed 3-for-3 passes for 22 yards and another touchdown.
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Savion Williams pre-draft scouting report
This is what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote about Williams, comparing him to Cordarrelle Patterson:
Developmental wideout who offers an alluring blend of physical gifts and untapped potential. Williams is big, strong and fast but very raw as a route-runner and is unreliable with his hands. His production is uneven as a traditional wideout, but he adds a dynamic kick to the offense as a gadget runner and as a catch-and-run option underneath. He excels on power sweeps and is willful enough for consideration on short-yardage and goal-line carries on direct snaps. The ball skills can be hit-or-miss. but there are flashes to work with on tape. The difference between “siren song” or “pot of gold” could rest in Williams’ technical development and the creativity of his play-caller.
And NFL.com listed a scout with this description of Williams: “It’s so hard to not fall in love with all of his traits. Worst-case scenario you let him return kicks and find a way to get the ball in his hands five or six times per game on offense.”
Savion Williams family
Savion Williams is married, to wife Jorden Lee Williams.
They had a daughter, named Legacy, born in 2023.
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