Oregon's Evan Williams receives top National Team honor at Senior Bowl
Oregon safety Evan Williams headed to the Reese’s Senior Bowl this week, and he’ll leave Mobile, Alabama as one of the top performers at the event.
According to Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy, Williams was voted the top safety on the National Team following the week of practices. The award was voted on by the wide receivers and running backs on the National team, players Williams went up against during practices.
Oregon’s Evan Williams was named top DS on the National team in a vote from WR and RB teammates at practice player-of-the-week awards ceremony today at 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/jL3MVlFWkg
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 2, 2024
Prior to heading to the Senior Bowl, the former Fresno State standout spent his final college season as a key piece of the Ducks. Williams led Oregon with 82 total tackles this season and was a versatile piece with 5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 2 pass breakups.
Williams was productive in Mobile while flashing his closing speed and coverage capabilities. Here are just a few of his highlights from practice reps at the Senior Bowl:
Oregon SAF Evan Williams with good coverage. Positioning and pass breakup! 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/sO388MDkCO
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) February 1, 2024
#Oregon Evan Williams 📈 pic.twitter.com/olV740gC7n
— Real Friends & Football (@rff_football) January 31, 2024
Oregon safety Evan Williams breaks up the TD pass to Minnesota TE Brevyn Spann-Ford #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/tMkOjfwoms
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) February 1, 2024