Rams agree to terms with 20 undrafted free agents

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RB Xavier Jones signs with Rams (SMU)

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Welcome to the squad, fellas‼️

We've agreed to terms with 20 undrafted free agents.

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 26, 2020

Not sure how much these virtual Pro Days should really count . . . but here’s another UDFA with excellent workout numbers. The 10-yard split, 3-Cones, etc. are especially good. Sub-4.5 forty as well.

Another player to keep an eye on, again, if those private workouts tell us anything.

Jonah Williams, 6-5, 281, Weber State.

https://www.standard.net/sports/weber-state/nfl-draft-preview-weber-state-de-jonah-williams-garnering-sleeper-talk/article_439e1c33-3ca4-5d0f-8ef8-b7c614abac3f.html

Among Williams’ numbers: 30 reps on the 225-pound bench press, a laser-timed 40-yard dash of 4.67 seconds, a 35 inch vertical leap, a shuttle of 4.14 seconds, and a broad jump of 9 feet, 7 inches.

Billy_T wrote:

Another player to keep an eye on, again, if those private workouts tell us anything.

Jonah Williams, 6-5, 281, Weber State.

from https://www.rotoworld.com/college-football/nfl-draft/player/57805/jonah-williams

JONAH WILLIAMS
DL, WEBER STATE WILDCATS
Weber State senior DE Jonah Williams has accepted an invitation to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
Williams (6’5/275) had a very good four-year career at Weber State, accounting for 28 tackles for loss and 15 quarterback sacks (ninth in program history). This season he was named Big Sky Conference Defensive MVP and also earned FCS All-America honors after accounting for 62 total tackles (11.0 for loss), 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and five quarterback hurries. He’s likely in that Day 3/UDFA area heading into pre-draft season, and the NFLPA Bowl will give Williams the chance to show what he can do against other draft prospects.

InvaderRam wrote:

ooh. but how long are his arms?

This piece here mentions his long “wingspan”… I red-bolded it.

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2020 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Weber State’s Jonah Williams

link https://www.sportsmediapass.com/2020/02/11/2020-nfl-draft-scouting-report-weber-states-jonah-williams/

Weber State’s Jonah Williams.
Position: Edge
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 275 pounds

First Step/Burst – At first glance, I admittedly was not impressed with the first step of Williams. That quickly changed as the tape wore on. He is capable of shooting off of the line when he is attempting to beat his opponent around the edge and can get to the top of the arc in a flash.

Leverage – Williams does a nice job of keeping his pad level low and producing plenty of punching power and push throughout his coiled frame. He can be seen on tape attacking the chest plate of offensive linemen when facing them head-on.

Hand Usage – Williams is at his best when he is able to fight his opponent’s hands away from his frame and force them to engage with him at an angle. It is here that he can use his speed and leverage to get around the edge. He shows good use of a powerful club move when fighting for ground against blockers.

Counters – Williams does a great job of converting his speed rush into power as he batters opposing linemen in an effort to get to the ball carrier. He also flashed the ability to shoot up the field before smoothly using a spin move to leave his blocker on an island and empty-handed.

Bend/Flexibility – This is the biggest area of concern for me when it comes to Williams and his abilities. He does not look to possess a lot of flexibility and bend on the edge and as a result, can struggle at times. When he fails to beat his blocker to the point of attack with speed or leverage, he can become anchored in a stationary location.

Tackling – Williams does a nice job of keeping blockers away from his frame and stays extended as he fights towards the ball carrier.He then uses his long wingspan to reach out and wrap up the ball carrier as his teammates swarm. He showed the ability to deliver big hits as well on several plays during his game with James Madison in 2019.

Range – Williams is capable of lining up on either side of the line and setting the edge with efficiency. He is also very impressive in situations where he is asked to twist and stunt as well.

Athleticism/Size – Williams stands at 6’5” and weighs in at 275 pounds. He moves with solid fluidity for someone of his size and is capable of covering a lot of ground quickly.

Competitive Toughness – He ultimately plays through the whistle and takes really solid routes in an effort to chase down ball carriers in the second level. There are a few instances that concern me. During the aforementioned game with James Madison, Williams is held as he nearly gets to the quarterback. He breaks free of the hold and rather than continuing to pursue the quarterback, he turns to acknowledge the referee.

Injury Concerns – Williams has a clean bill of health by all indications.

Character/Off-Field Concerns – Much like his health, there seem to be no concerns here for Williams. By all accounts, he is a high-character young man with a solid head on his shoulders.

Summary – Williams is a large and athletically gifted player who can make life hard for opposing offensive linemen. He has a nose for the football and does a nice job of both plugging holes in the running game and putting pressure on the quarterback. He looks to be best suited for the 4-5 technique at the next level and will need to add around 10-15 pounds to do so, an easy feat with the help of an NFL staff. If selected by a team that primarily runs a 4-3 defense, Williams will likely be asked to play something along the lines of a 9-technique. With all things considered, Williams looks to be one of the best prospects outside of Division 1 in the 2020 class and could prove to be an impressive sleeper.

well with those kind of movement skills. and if he’s got the length.

looking at the video. with that build. he looks like he could play outside linebacker….

i’m intrigued. really. his explosion and speed and agility numbers are off the charts.

4.67 40. a 4.14 short shuttle. and then there’s this from another article. i don’t know if it was posted here.

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/4/24/21231670/weber-state-wildcats-football-jonah-williams-defensive-end-2020-nfl-draft

“He’s a guy that going in people were saying is a draftable guy, but he had the lack of visibility in a pro day, so we’ve done a lot of video stuff to go with his game film and scouts can see a series of situations with his movement,” Stroshine told the Deseret News. “His shuttle was in the 4.2s, three cones in the 6.8s, just phenomenal for a dude that big. It will be interesting to see what happens.”

3-cone in the 6.8s? those numbers are outstanding.

then there’s the 35″ vertical. i’d say maybe even shave off some pounds and gain some more speed and quickness and flexibility? yeah. i could totally see him on the edge.

Deadpool

WR Earnest Edwards – Maine – Exciting, the Maine offense used him (I saw 1 game) as a runner, as a WR and as a KR. He has 4 career KO retuens for TDs, is a 5′-10″ 175 lb jitterbug with HR speed and electric playmaking in the open field. His size will be an issue. But a KO returner and gadget specialist.

DB JuJu Hughes – Fresno State – 5′-11″ 190 lb S. Interesting kid, played split zone safety, slot press man, STAR backer or big nickel backer, in hte box safety, he has good range, fearless, sure tackler and not afraid to mix it up with bigger receivers. Size may be an issue, but not to him.

RB Xavier Jones – SMU – 5′-11″ 208 lbs decent athleticism, loose hipped, light on his feet, with enough juice to find the endzone. Injuties last year kinda derailed his steam and he went unnoticed this year due to the deep class…

QB Bryce Perkins – Virginia nice get. A dual threat that completed 65% of his passes. He can run but he has a live arm. Can throw to all levels. His running ability opened up a bunch for him, but sometimes he depends on running too much.

DL Sam Renner – Minnesota – 6′-4″ 265 lb 34 DE, a former walk on. Gonna need to add some lbs to compete.

LB Christian Rozeboom – South Dakota State – 6′-2″ 230 lbs 475 tackles, 30 tfl and 8 ints. In a defense heavy MVC, he shined, Sideline to sideline with cover skills. I hope he sticks becasue he has the size and athleticism to be a good ILBer in the Rams 34

CB Levonta Taylor – Florida State 238. Levonta Taylor – CB – Florida State – 5′-10″ 190 lbs. – a CB turned safety, smooth lower half and good speed and lack of strength make him an ideal zone fit, either as a nickel or S. had back problems in the past.

michael hoecht. another freak.

The six-foot-four, 295-pound defensive tackle ran a blazing 4.65 forty-yard dash on his first attempt and followed that up with a 4.68 on his second attempt. Those times are virtually unprecedented for a player of his size.

The rest of Hoecht’s testing was strong as well with: a 7.05 three-cone; 4.21 shuttle; 33.5-inch vertical; nine-foot, two-inch broad jump; and 23 reps on the bench press.

Brown University DL Michael Hoecht posts insane 40-yard dash in “virtual pro day”

• This reply was modified 4 years ago by InvaderRam.

a beast. i don’t know his arm length hahaha. but everything else is at or near the top of the charts.

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Who is Jonah Williams? Weber State defender an All-American, NFL-caliber edge rusher

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/4/24/21231670/weber-state-wildcats-football-jonah-williams-defensive-end-2020-nfl-draft

Jonah Williams is one of the best defensive players in the history of Weber State football.

A native of Meridian, Idaho, Williams committed to Weber State in 2013 after the Wildcats offered him a scholarship. After serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Williams played four seasons in Ogden and etched his name in the program record book.

In 54 career games played, Williams recorded 194 total tackles, 15 sacks — the ninth-most in school history — and 28 career tackles for loss. He also had three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and three career blocked kicks.

As a senior in 2019, Williams racked up 62 tackles, 7½ sacks and 11 tackles for loss, along with five quarterback hurries. He earned All-America honors and was named the Big Sky Defensive MVP, just the fifth Wildcat in school history to win the award. He was also part of the winningest senior class in program history, a group that won three Big Sky titles and made four playoff appearances.

Areas of concern for Williams are somewhat athleticism-centered, specifically his flexibility, though most of his measurements are enviable.

According to Dave Stroshine, founder and director of Stroformance, Williams is 6-5, 280 pounds with a “six-pack (physique).” He ran a 4.65 and 4.67 with a 35-inch vertical jump, and he also put up 30 reps on 225.

“He’s a guy that going in people were saying is a draftable guy, but he had the lack of visibility in a pro day, so we’ve done a lot of video stuff to go with his game film and scouts can see a series of situations with his movement,” Stroshine told the Deseret News. “His shuttle was in the 4.2s, three cones in the 6.8s, just phenomenal for a dude that big. It will be interesting to see what happens.”