Name: Zion Williams
School: Louisiana Christian University
Position: WR
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185
What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
The only goals that I set for myself and my team this past season was to win games. If you focus on winning games the individual goals will happen on their own. This season we troubled with injuries early, but we had some big wins for our program last year.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
I took advantage of the extra year of eligibility by crafting my receiver skills on this last season to be able to get better opportunities at the next level. Being able to develop myself to be prepared to compete in senior bowls, combines, and pro days. It was also a blessing to be able to be able to play one more with my teammates that I have dedicated so much time with.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I feel that my coaches would say that I am a hard working player that leads by example with the work that I put in and understands the game and never runs away from competition. My teammates would say that I am unselfish team player and I always try to bring the best out of my teammates and I hope they would know that I am always there for them on and off the field.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I am watching film on my opponents I tend to look at there base schemes and see the percentages of there different coverages against teams that are similar to our offense. Then I will look at matchups to see where the defensive backs are on the field, so I can know who will be covering me when I’m in the slot and when I’m outside. Then I will study the DB to see how they play and see if there are any flaws in their game that I can take advantage of to give me a better edge for the game. Film is a very important aspect for me when it comes to preparation for a game.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I do not like to compare myself to anyone that is not myself because when it comes to people in my position I feel like I am only competing with myself. I feel like I am very versatile from being able to play at any receiver position on the field from slot to outside,being able to run every route in the route tree, my work ethic, my IQ of the game, my play making ability, and my dog mentality i feel that that can separate me from other prospects.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My off-season plans is the graduate college this May and train this off-season. I am currently training for combines that are ahead of me and the plans is to get myself in the best shape I have ever been in in my life. Bigger, Faster, Stronger and explosive enough to compete at any pro league.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
One and off the field with a my new team I would bring my hard work mentality and I will want to build a bond with my team that can help us succeed. Of course I will bring my talents that are on the field and a few dances for the scores, but the biggest thing I would like to bring is positivity to my coaches and teammates that they would love to have.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I am ready to work and any team that decides to pick me up will never regret it. I am ready to go into any team and learn and grow as a player. I am a hungry player that is capable of getting the job done and ready for a opportunity to show the world what a Pineville kid can do.
