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Shaun Williams
DS, UCLA

Name
Jsy
College
HT
WT
Shaun Williams
32
UCLA
6013
211

40
BP
SS
LS
VJ
BJ
Grade
Rd.
4.49
N/A
4.25
11.41
33.5
10’02”
6.95
N/A


Background

1997: Started 9 games at FS, ranking 2nd on team with 58 tackles (43 solos)....had 7-yard sack & 5 stops for losses of 19 yds....deflected 9 passes & intercepted 2 others....recovered 3 fumbles....opened season with 4 solo tackles & recovered a fumble that led to a score....1996: All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention, starting 9 games at FS....3rd on team with 59 tackles (36 solos) & had 3 sacks for minus 21 yds....deflected 11 passes & intercepted another....earned Donn Moomaw Award honors for Outstanding Defensive Player of Game vs. USC....1995: All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention....started every game, except vs. Arizona at FS....2nd on team with 69 tackles (51 solos) & 5 stops for losses of 12 yds....1994: Reserve FS, earning his first career start vs. Arizona....recorded 21 tackles (14 solos)....

Summary

He is not a real flashy guy, but has been a steady college player and has all the skills to be excellent on the next level. He has good speed and AA, and is a very natural athlete. He has good range, gets a good jump on the ball, and takes good angles.. He has the ability to match up in m/m situations, and is definitely not a liability in pass coverage. He has good skills vs. the run, although he could improve his overall consistency in tackling. He looks a little bit like a long strider, which could hinder him somewhat in coverage, but he seems to get to the ball and make the plays, so it is probably not a major issue.

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