Yardbarker: Derrick Williams

Lions Expect WR Derrick Williams To Be Punt Returner In 2009

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:30:46 -0500

Later in the third round, the Lions took Penn State wide receiver Derrick Williams, who is expected to contend for the punt returner's job. "I don't...

Lions Expect WR Derrick Williams To Be Punt Returner In 2009

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:46:31 -0500

Later in the third round, the Lions took Penn State wide receiver Derrick Williams, who is expected to contend for the punt returner's job. "I don't...

Lions Select WR Derrick Williams (3rd Rd., No. 82)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:53:09 -0500

With the 82nd overall pick in the NFL Draft the Detroit Lions select Penn State WR Derrick Williams. In 2008 Williams hauled in 44 passes, second on...

Lions Select WR Derrick Williams (3rd Rd., No. 82)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:28:00 -0500

With the 82nd overall pick in the NFL Draft the Detroit Lions select Penn State WR Derrick Williams. In 2008 Williams hauled in 44 passes, second on...

3rd Round Hot Names

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:27:40 -0500

Who should the Rams pick at around 10am Eastern Time Sunday morning? Ramses Barden - WR - Cal Poly Juaquin Iglesias - WR - Oklahoma Derrick Williams - WR - Penn State Michael Johnson - DE - Georgia Tech D.J. Moore - CB - Vanderbilt Sean Smith - CB - Utah Is there anyone else out there?

Several Teams Interested In Penn St. WR Derrick Williams

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:07:54 -0500

Penn State wide receiver and return specialist Derrick Williams told Scout.com that he worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles a couple of days...

Some NFL Draft Prospects Improve their Draft Stock with Good Pro Day Workouts

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:27:21 -0500

Big money is on the line and careers are at stake in the workouts leading up to the 2009 NFL Draft. Some players are able to get faster and stronger with additional training and others appear to only be treading water.

Penn State Outside Linebacker Aaron Maybin is in the category of the faster and stronger as he greatly improved his times at Penn State's Pro Day. At the NFL Scouting combine he ran a mediocre 4.88 forty and at his Pro Day he ran a couple 4.64 and 4.71 second forty yard dashes. He also measured in at 6' 4" 250 pounds and executed a nice 40 inch vertical jump (VJ). He (Maybin) is only a sophomore and he will have to learn a new position converting from defensive end in college to an outside linebacker in the NFL, but Maybin is as explosive as they come and could give an NFL team a DeMarcus Ware type pass rush.
Penn State's WR Derrick Williams has seen his draft stock plummet from an early second rounder to a 4th or 5th rounder after a horrible 4.62 forty at the combine. However he might have jumped a round after a very good workout at his Pro Day. Williams ran two forties at 4.47 and 4.50 and had a very nice 6.96 second 3-cone time. On film he looks fast though and he has been a playmaker for Penn State for three years.
Virginia Tech's CB Victor (Macho) Harris (5' 11" 197 lbs) has also seen his draft stock plummet. Remember entering the 2008 college football season many had Macho as a possible first round selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. During the season he struggled covering speedy receivers and at the NFL Scouting Combine he ran a pathetic 4.63 second forty. Even though he has great instincts and is a solid tackler, I doubt many NFL teams would call his number before the 6th round with that questionable speed. Will the real Macho Harris please stand up? At his Pro Day the quick corner of yesteryear emerged, Harris ran a very nice 4.46/4.50 forty and had a lightening quick 4 second short-shuttle time. Is it home field advantage or did he just have a bad combine?
Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno wasn't able to improve his 40 time from the combine. He ran a 4.60 forty and confirmed the fact that he isn't a home run hitter. That's fine though, Moreno runs hard and strong, can break tackles and cut on a dime, he reminds me of former Cowboy Emmit Smith. Reportedly the Chargers are going to bring hm in for a private workout.
Vanderbilt's DJ Moore (5' 9" 184 lbs) is another enigma. On film he looks very fast, but under the stop watch he isn't impressive. Due to average foot speed he has probably slipped from a late first rounder to a late second rounder. He ran a 4.53 at the combine and a 4.57 during his Pro Day workout. Also, his 7.00 second time in the 3-cone drill wasn't overly quick or explosive.

PSU pro day media wrap

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:10:04 -0500

◊ Here's some of the reports from Penn State's pro day. ? ProFootballWeekly.com: Maybin shows well at Penn State pro day Penn State DE Aaron Maybin bulked up considerably at season's end and clocked a disappointing 4.79 40-yard dash at last month's Combine. However, a 4.59 at today's pro day should alleviate concerns and maintain the third-year sophomore's status as a top-tier prospect. Further, by showing he is able to fill out his frame without sacrificing speed...

2009 NFL Draft Prospects: Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:57:53 -0500

Derrick Williams, WR, Penn Height: Weight: 194 Positives: Has all the tools. Was the best recruit in the country coming out of high school. He

2009 NFL Mock Draft 76-85

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:51:58 -0500

76. Jets (Saints): Derrick Williams, WR, PSU The Jets get Derrick Williams here in this 2009 NFL Mock Draft. He will be a great play maker for the Jets and help take pressure off of the QB and running game. 77. Houston Texans: Derek Pegues, FS, Miss St. The Texans get a play maker [...]

Ravens Eyeing a WR for Aprilâ€™s Draft?

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:43:35 -0500

Seems like the Ravens may be eyeing some wide outs in the chance they may want to take one in April’s draft. The Carrol County Times is reporting that the Ravens scouts spent a lot of time at the Senior Bowl evaluating and talking with wide receiver prospects, including Penn State’s Derrick Williams [...]

Hey! Bowman gets a vote

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:02:54 -0500

Navorro Bowman received his first vote in out "season MVP" poll. So far, Daryll Clark is leading the charge, but Derrick Williams is right behind. There really isn't much other competition for the top spots, as Aaron Maybin and Evan Royster have only received a handful of votes. Go vote! Let ...

While you were sleeping, another recruit!

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:36:50 -0500

He's a small lad, but really, really, really, ridiculously fast. Waldorf (Md.) Westlake athlete Devon Smith committed to Penn State yesterday. The 5-foot-7, 153-pound athlete is projected to play wide receiver at PSU, but could fill in more like Derrick Williams. "I thought to myself that I have a chance of playing my first or second year, because they're losing three big starting receivers, like Derrick Williams, (Jordan) Norwood and Deon Butler, so I thought I could really pla...

Derrick Williams earns Big Ten POW

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:37:29 -0500

Penn State logged another Big Ten Player of the Week, when Derrick Williams was selected for the conference honor. In case you missed it, he was a one-man wrecking crew against the Illini. From BigTen.org:

09 Draft Rankings: WRs

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:31:11 -0500

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech)* Round Projection: First 5 Picks This is a once in a lifetime chance in my opinion. If Crabtree enters the draft then he will easily be the most talented player available. 2. Derrius Heyward Bey (Maryland) Round Projection: Middle 1st He's quick (runs a 4.33 40) and looks like he will become a great NFL receiver. He should go in the first half of the first round but it's hard to tell. 3. Percy Harvin (Florida)* Round Projection: Middle Firs...