2010 NFL Draft The Tennessee Titans Select Southern California WR Damian Williams
by August West on Apr 23, 2010 8:20 PM CDT
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PrintWilliams is a highly productive USC alum (1,010 receiving yards last year with rotating freshmen QBs) who looks like a steal at this point in the draft. ESPN's Scouts Inc. had him listed as the 5th best WR in the draft, and gave him a second round grade. He's a high character guy who coaches have praised as a great worker..
Best of all, he's a crack punt returner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are some highlights from ESPN's scouting profile:
• Thinly built frame but possesses adequate height and solid top-end speed for the position.
• Brings added value as a special team punt returner. Coaches rave about his character and work ethic. A true team player.
• Polished. Smooth working out of stem and easily transitions into breaks running intermediate in and out routes. Tempos routes and does a good job of using head and shoulder fakes.
• Appears quicker than fast on film
• Lacks extra gear to out run defenses when gets a seam
• Fights for extra yardage and shows good awareness for first down marker
• Gives consistent effort as a run blocker and works to stay engaged but can be overpowered by stronger and more physical defenders.
So he's not Albert Haynesworth, but this guy could be a VERY good weapon for Vince and gives us a polished punt return option. I like it a lot. With all of the CBs that went before our pick, there was no good value there, so that makes this pick even better.
And if you're still doubting, just watch this video Smash found.
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Jeff Fisher said they were trying to trade up to get Williams but he fell to them anyway
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
It's not a terrible pick...
But I just feel we had greater needs. Welcome to Nashville, let’s make it happen.
Wow, watch this
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
“The definition of soft hands”
“Covers as much area in one jump as Larry Fitzgerald”
I like this.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me too.
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Fitzgerald like range?
Wow. For sure Fisher watched that vid and was hooked
linked above
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
tbh
the only real needs are a return guy and a corner. this guy is our returner, and we have another 3rd rounder. Hopefully we pick up a decent db.
At first i had no idea who the hell this guy was
but after reading about him it sounds like he can replace nate
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by SouthTexasTitan on Apr 23, 2010 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
Seems like a talented and well spoken young man
I was kinda hoping for a CB prospect + returner in one, but if the Hawk isn’t ever going to really fly, or Nate aging past productivity, WR + returner fine with me.
Maybe this guy
Can step in immediately and make an impact at WR. Then Hawk can focus on KR/PR and blow up.
Problem solved- that was easy!
by TNTitans on Apr 23, 2010 8:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
this guy is solid
very intelligent
"Oh, you should never, never doubt what nobody is sure about." Gene Wilder - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
From what I've seen at SI and NFL.com so far
This guy is a good pick. SI had a 3.03 grade on him, Shipley’s was only 2.51.
"I don't care if I have to run 100 times or pass it 100 times, ... Whatever it takes to win is all that matters to me." - VY
by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
Uses his blockers well, good vision.
Seems to have good hands and instincts as a returner.
L'enfer, c'est les autres.
by Strangely Enough on Apr 23, 2010 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Habs beat Capitals
Take that Washington for not sending us Haynesworth!
Aw I like the Caps
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
1st in Pac-10 and 9th in the country
at PR. Looks like a solid pick.
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He's the 48th best prospect
according to Fox Sports.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
this is a GREAT pick
he’s not exactly a steal at this point in the draft, it was more or less expected, but he’s an explosive returner, no doubt about that, but he can also give us some impact in the passing game if we need him
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Looks like a BPA that fills a need
L'enfer, c'est les autres.
by Strangely Enough on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
he's a brilliant complimentary recevier for britt
gotta be excited about that. not only did he fill a hole, i think he should be pretty productive too. third round is a GEM in the past few drafts for the entire league.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
To be a complementary receiver for Britt, he'd have to get on the field.
I really hope Fisher gives this guy some playing time. Every time we pick a WR I get excited about the pick and then they never see the field for two years. Looking at you Lavelle Hawkins.
"I don't care if I have to run 100 times or pass it 100 times, ... Whatever it takes to win is all that matters to me." - VY
by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i wondered whatever happened to him
he was a monster at FSU and im surprised we never saw anything out of the guy, i really thought the talent was there. or at least better than justin gage’s.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN:
What he brings: Williams is one of the most polished and savvy route-runners in this year’s draft class. Williams is a smooth athlete who does a good job transitioning out of breaks and shows above-average body control and ball skills. We graded him out as a second-round pick, but his lack of burst to create separation is likely the reason he dropped to the third round.
How he fits: Kenny Britt is an emerging receiver for the club, but Nate Washington and Justin Gage are more complementary receivers than playmakers. With that said, Williams will be another weapon for Vince Young and offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger.
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
said he had some fumbling issues
still has a lot of upside though
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by SouthTexasTitan on Apr 23, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Walter Football:
2010 NFL Draft Grades:
16. Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Amazing. The Titans get the top-rated defensive end at No. 16. We can see why the Titans are always in position to make the playoffs. (Pick Grade: A)
77. Damian Williams, WR, USC
There is absolutely no reason Damian Williams should have went this late. He’s a great route-runner and projects as a pefect complement for Kenny Britt. (Pick Grade: A)
so now we need a corner
who’s got any ideas?
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eh
preferably a corner but if he’s there he’ll be hard to pass up.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Problem is Corner has been drained
Not sure there’s anyone worth burning a late 3rd on, is there?
by ericjosephson on Apr 23, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
that's true
there may be someone completely flying under the radar but i think you’re right. we’re next on the clock so unless cincy screws us over i think it’s him. should be interesting to see who we come up with.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently the Pats called Griffen, and then didn't take him
So he’s probably on their radar. I’d be happy if the Titans took him though.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah that's a damn fine lookin D-line down the road if we do
senderrick, everson and derrick. that’s some quality players up front. yeah mcghee was the last corner and even he might have been a reach.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
There goes McGhee. Too bad, probably the last corner we could take I think.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
SoCalTitan needs to give us the real lowdown on this guy.
I think I love this pick.
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Adrian Peterson just fumbled again.
yo gramsey
mcm mock draft was that good we had tebow going in the first and clausan was nowhere to be seen
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by SouthTexasTitan on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
we did have Colt going in the 1st though
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ah
also there goes ghee now we have to go griffen
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by SouthTexasTitan on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't believed we pass on Griffen!
I don’t know much about Curran though.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
if he can be a return guy, then i'm happy
the return game has been horrible since we lost pac…….please let this guy be competent at returning both kicks and punts
funny thing is
according to Fisher even if he wasn’t good at punt returns we would have taken him
Taylor Mays > Eric Berry
two time all SEC
not bad, KB’s successor? still might have liked to see everson here. BPA and all.
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captain of the dawgs
not a bad player at all, twice all SEC, SportingNews called him “the most dominant defensive player in the game”, undersized but looks a lot like derrick brooks
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
well we'll find out
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by SouthTexasTitan on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 PM CDT reply actions
AKA derrick brooks
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
yup
that’s where i got it haha
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't tell how he is in coverage
But he gets to football and has very good speed
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by Strangely Enough on Apr 23, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
that's all we need
the coverage can get better over time. apparently he’s perfect for our defense.
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by danielreese05 on Apr 23, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
TFY Draft Insider had projected Williams as a 1st-2nd round guy.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
Its about time Fish I was waiting all day
I love this pick. Damian has been a solid receiver that last few years but never had a crazy break out season that I expected. This may have been attributed to the fact that the Trojans have been constantly changing QBs from John David Booty to Mark Sanchez to Matt Barkley. He is a pros pro and will flourish in the NFL.
Some liken him to a poor mans Marvin Harrison (Minus the whole murderer thing). He has football smarts and will be able to learn our book and routes easily which should help him reach the field quicker. As long as he shows up in practices and training camp I think he may jump Gage or Washington. I’m also assuming that Britt will be our number one receiver to begin the season.
I think we can all be excited about this pick and not just because he’s from USC…Fight On as we say!
Taylor Mays > Eric Berry
Some Trivial Background
Williams was part of the heavily recruited and highly ranked Arkansas Razorback freshman class of 2006. He came from Springdale, AR to the Razorbacks along with QB Mitch Mustain and Head Coach Gus Malzahn.
The story goes that Malzahn was forced on Houston Nutt by then AD Frank Broyles in order for Williams, Mustain, and a TE named Cleveland to commit to the Hogs. Nutt and Malzahn never clicked. Malzahn left after one season and went to Tulsa. He is now the OC at Auburn. Nutt lasted another season or two, but was dogged by the press and harassed by boosters. Some went as far as to obtain his cell phone records via the Freedom of Information Act (cell phone paid for by Arkansas taxpayer dollars).
Williams and Mustain both transferred to USC. Mustain hasn’t touched the field and Williams has had two good seasons and is now a Titan.
Yes, this has nothing to do with how well of an NFL player Williams will be, just a little info on some Razorback drama…
So happy about this pick
GREAT work by the Titans to find this kind of value in the 3rd round – I love the Curran pick too – I give the boys an A+ in the front office and hope we close with some corner depth and maybe another weapon or two – GREAT job so far
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