Williams made this team as a returner, and that is fine. He averaged 24.2 yards on kickoffs and 10.4 on punts as a rookie, including a productive three-game look after Cincinnati claimed him. The quickness is obvious once he gets a clean lane, but there is almost no offensive résumé yet—one catch and two carries all season. I have him at a five. If he protects the ball and consistently gives the offense decent field position, he is doing his job. Anything he adds on gadget plays or underneath routes is a bonus until he proves otherwise.
Strengths: Williams has immediate acceleration, open-field change of direction and experience handling both kickoff and punt duties. His 2025 return averages were solid, and that two-phase flexibility saves a roster spot.
Weaknesses: He is essentially unproven as an NFL receiver and lacks the size to win many contested situations. Return specialists live on ball security and decision-making, so one bad stretch can quickly outweigh several modest gains.
