Case File No. 40: Demond Williams Jr.

 

Photo Credit: John Froschauer/ AP Photo.

Today, I take a look at Demond Williams Jr., a quarterback I think has impressive tools, plays bigger than his size, and showed Heisman potential during the first half of the season.

Position: Quarterback

HT: 5-11 WT: 190

College: Washington

Class: Sophmore

Strengths:

-Very good pocket presence

-Accurate

-Very good timing and anticipation on throws

-Can make all the throws

-Can make plays with his arm and feet

-Plays bigger than his size

Weaknesses:

-Diminutive frame

-Doesn't play too well against top-tier opponents

-Must be smarter as a runner

Final Analysis:

I think there's a lot to like about Demond's game. He shows very good poise in the pocket; he goes through his progressions, and usually makes the right decisions. He makes pretty, accurate throws on short, immediate, and deep throws. He has really good timing and anticipation on most throws. He can make plays with his arm and feet effectively.

I find myself saying this about a lot of quarterbacks nowadays, and although he has shown durability, his diminutive frame could be an issue at the next level. I noticed that his high level of play isn't the same against top-tier teams (i.e., Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana) vs. the mid-tier to lower level teams. He needs to be smarter as a runner; he takes unnecessary hits sometimes.

Demond has tremendous upside and showed plenty of promise his sophmore season. He reminds me a little of Jayden Daniels (his last two seasons at LSU) and Bryce Young when he played for Alabama. I think another season in school will do him some good. If he continues to develop and gets better in the big games, he could be a Heisman candidate-- if he's not already-- heading into next season.