NFL Draft Profile: Tyler Baker-Williams, Cornerback, North Carolina State Wolfpack

NFL Draft profile scouting report for North Carolina State CB Tyler Baker-Williams

Tyler Baker-Williams
North Carolina State Wolfpack

#13
Pos: CB
Ht: 6000
Wt: 203
Hand: 918
Arm: 3258
Wing: 7700
40: 4.60
DOB: 11/23/1999
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
High School: Southeast
Eligibility: 2023

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One-Liner:

A slot corner that can do a little of everything, with suitable reps in coverage and simulated pressures.

Evaluation:

Mainly aligns in the slot and plays as an overhang and apex defender. Thickly built for a defensive back. Fluid pedal and ideal technique. Will get physical in-press alignments. Can turn on run with slot receivers on vertical routes. Like his fight when in the box. Works his man and aims to make plays in the run fit. Run him in some simulated pressures. Won’t bite on double teams. Way too handsy past the legal guarding area. Gives plenty of cushion, and makes you question his long speed. Doesn’t have the hip fluidity or recovery speed to make up for leverage disadvantages. Not a lot of range when playing safety. Big Te’s can overpower him at the POA. Can tell he’s a DB by his awareness near the line of scrimmage. Baker-Williams doesn’t provide many game-changing plays, but that doesn’t mean he’s not valuable. Smooth hips and quick feet allow him to maintain leverage as a zone dropper. Pair this with his willingness to provide run support and work from depth on simulated blitzes, and there is a skill set that teams can work with.

Grade:

7th Round

Quotes:

Tyler Baker-Williams is a sleeper prospect from NC State. The Senior from Raleigh has great size.

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Background

Baker-Williams is a returning starter for NC State in 2021, where he will be returning for his third year as the starter at nickel. Last season Williams ranked second on the team in passes broken up with eight and was one of the ACC leaders in passes defended (14). He received second-team PFF All-ACC performer, and he was an honorable mention All-ACC choice. Won the team’s DeWayne Washington Award for top defensive back for the second straight season. Played safety, outside linebacker, and wide receiver at local Southeast Raleigh High School for two seasons for coach Daniel Finn. Started his prep career at Ravenscroft. He was ranked the No. 35 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com. His grandfather “Big John” Baker, was the first African-American sheriff in North Carolina since the Reconstruction era, holding that post in Wake County for 24 years. He is majoring in Management.