Casey Hayward isn’t getting any younger and he’s coming off a series of injuries and Michael Davis is a free agent, which is why the Chargers could be looking to add one or two cornerbacks this offseason.
According to The Draft Network’s Justin Melo, Los Angeles had a virtual meeting with former Syracuse CB Trill Williams.
Williams recorded 23 tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception (returned for a touchdown), and 4 passes defensed in five games before opting out to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.
Williams, the 6-foot-2 and 198 pounder, is an athletic specimen. He has vertical jumped 40 inches, been clocked at 4.34 in the 40 and has also benched pressed 225 pounds 17 times, according to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman.
Syracuse had some turnover machines in Trill Williams & Andre Cisco! Whew!
Trill Williams had 4 INTs & 4 FFs in career. Tall, Long, Exceptional athlete. Nickel/SS role. Similar type of player to FSU’s Hamsah Nasirlideen @BruceFeldmanCFB Freaklist for 4.34 40 and 40” vertical! pic.twitter.com/zPbzUUcoe8
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) February 6, 2021
Head coach Brandon Staley covets position versatility on the defensive side of the ball and Williams can play cornerback, safety, or cover the slot.
Williams is long, rangy, athletic, physical, and aggressive, thriving in both man and zone coverage. He also offers appeal as a special teamer as he had three return touchdowns in his three seasons for the Orange.
Given his freakish athleticism, production and versatility, Williams would be a great addition.
Williams currently projects as a third- fourth-round selection.