UDFA Jamell Garcia-Williams, DE, UAB is a Niner

OnTheClock · 2019-04-29T15:19:52-07:00

I know the kid's just a UDFA, but this guy caught my eye this season and I think is talented enough to keep tabs on as we enter this season. Not saying he'll make the roster, but it wouldn't be a total shock if this is someone we try to stash away, at least on the practice squad. There is a LOT to like about him and I'm a big fan of the pickup. Let's start the thread now. Measureables Height, weight: 6-8 255 Arm Length: 35 7/8" Production: 15.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks (1st on his team and 3rd in the conference behind Jaylon Ferguson and Oshane Ximines) Intangibles Named to Conference-USA All-Academic Team. Summary Analysis Garcia-Williams possesses a towering frame with room to add additional bulk, but the most striking physical feature is his absolutely massive arm length at roughly 36 inches. His long strides cover so much ground so quickly, when paired with this phenomenal length, you have yourself a player with unprecedented physical traits that God only knows what he could do with, after further physical and technical development at the NFL level. It's likely the 49ers saw something at the Senior Bowl where Jamell was a participant. As is the case with many players with production and physical traits that don't get selected, there is an injury. An injury which kept him from working out for teams so that really hurt him (no pun intended). Still, on paper, a healthy version of Jamell has sky high potential and is certainly a player worth following as we enter the 2019 pre-season. UAB EDGE Jamell Garcia-Williams (#99) will see some reps against NIU OT Max Scharping tonight. Garcia-Williams passes the eye test (6-8, 257). He will need strength work, but he has intriguing NFL pass rush potential with his length, and long-strides to threaten the corner. pic.twitter.com/B3c4QZHBZX— Gavino Borquez (@GavinoBorquez) December 18, 2018Jamell Garcia Williams (@jamellgw) of @UAB_FB is 6'8" 255 lbs. He's going to eventually hit 285 and be a solid NFL player. Should be a nice mid round player. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/YtaYFedXoo— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) February 22, 2019#UAB senior edge rusher Jamell Garcia-Williams #99 has created some buzz among NFL scouts. Late bloomer with an intriguing body type (6-8, 257). Keep him on the late round radar. pic.twitter.com/gjYSEfc6dm— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 30, 2018

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:23 PM

qnnhan7
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Potentially Aldon Smith without the alcohol dependency

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:37 PM

Waterbear
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I love DEs with length. I hope he does make it!

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:39 PM

thl408
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Wow that's tall. Can he play the red zone target position?

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:41 PM

tohara3
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Originally posted by Waterbear:
I love DEs with length. I hope he does make it!

Agreed. Maybe his injury can linger & we can stash him on IR to get stronger & mor ready for the NFL mentally & physically

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Waterbear
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Originally posted by tohara3:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
I love DEs with length. I hope he does make it!

Agreed. Maybe his injury can linger & we can stash him on IR to get stronger & mor ready for the NFL mentally & physically

What happened to that guy we picked up from Carolina? I was pissed we never gave him a shot but I forgot about him lol.

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:44 PM

Giedi
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Originally posted by tohara3:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
I love DEs with length. I hope he does make it!

Agreed. Maybe his injury can linger & we can stash him on IR to get stronger & mor ready for the NFL mentally & physically

Another Harbaugh hangnail injury?

Apr 29, 2019 at 4:01 PM

zonkers
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This generation's John Milem.

Missed pro day due to injury.

https://www.al.com/uab/2019/03/how-did-uab-players-perform-at-pro-day-heres-a-look-inside-the-numbers.html

The UAB football program held its pro day Thursday morning at the UAB Football Operations Complex, and approximately 50 scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended.

There were 23 Blazers who participated in drills – Jamell Garcia-Williams and Anthony Rush did not participate due to injuries – ranging from the 40-yard dash to bench press.

Seems like a longshot, but maybe Kocurek can do something with him.

Apr 29, 2019 at 4:12 PM

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Go go gadget arms

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