Sparlimb
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Granted they project him as a 7th round draft pick. Plenty of time for that to change:
Maxx Williams Link
Hands
25/30
A continuously increasing reliability in catching the football is what Maxx Williams brings to the table. He’s a quality athlete who has shown flashes of being able to do the spectacular in the catching game.
Blocking
23/30
Williams is a good blocker for the Gophers’ strong rushing attack. He can get push on defensive ends and is athletic enough to be an issue at the second level. He has to improve control to be more consistent, but the tools are there for the young player.
Route Running
16/20
Another area where the freshman continues to improve. He is starting to understand how to use his body to get separation, and more importantly, he is figuring out how to work the route to create space. He’s understanding how to stem defenders to the inside in order to give his quarterback outside spacing to deliver the pass.
Speed
17/20
He is another tight end who is a bigger body who will run by defenders if given the chance. He’s quicker than most give him credit for, and when he sticks his foot in the ground to break to the outside on routes, he will pull away from the defense.
Overall
81/100
Williams has the physical tools to be one of the nation’s premier tight ends, and he took a major step in 2013. He is a weapon for the Gophers, and he proved it time and again. He’s a big target who is improving as a route-runner, and that goes a long way.
Matt Miller's NFL Draft Projection
Seventh round. Williams would need to improve his speed and quickness greatly to be drafted higher.
Maxx Williams Link
Hands
25/30
A continuously increasing reliability in catching the football is what Maxx Williams brings to the table. He’s a quality athlete who has shown flashes of being able to do the spectacular in the catching game.
Blocking
23/30
Williams is a good blocker for the Gophers’ strong rushing attack. He can get push on defensive ends and is athletic enough to be an issue at the second level. He has to improve control to be more consistent, but the tools are there for the young player.
Route Running
16/20
Another area where the freshman continues to improve. He is starting to understand how to use his body to get separation, and more importantly, he is figuring out how to work the route to create space. He’s understanding how to stem defenders to the inside in order to give his quarterback outside spacing to deliver the pass.
Speed
17/20
He is another tight end who is a bigger body who will run by defenders if given the chance. He’s quicker than most give him credit for, and when he sticks his foot in the ground to break to the outside on routes, he will pull away from the defense.
Overall
81/100
Williams has the physical tools to be one of the nation’s premier tight ends, and he took a major step in 2013. He is a weapon for the Gophers, and he proved it time and again. He’s a big target who is improving as a route-runner, and that goes a long way.
Matt Miller's NFL Draft Projection
Seventh round. Williams would need to improve his speed and quickness greatly to be drafted higher.