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Committed12/12/2024

Williams Nwaneri

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Class2024

Missouri

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Recruiting Class of 2024
Natl.
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MO
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On3 DB / Williams Nwaneri

As a College Recruit

The most physically-gifted defensive line prospect in the 2024 cycle. Has an elite frame, measuring in at over 6-foot-6, 260 pounds and an 11-inch hand. Has elite length for the position and moves very well for his size. Flashed some of his high-end potential as a sophomore, but took a step as a junior. Finished his junior campaign with 22 tackles for loss and 12 sacks while helping his team to the state title game. Shows the ability to create disruption from multiple spots on the defensive line. The elite combination of length and athleticism creates mismatches, particularly as an interior pass rusher. Has improved his hands over time, flashing a budding swim move as a junior. Possesses the ability to neutralize linemen with his length. Displays very good flexibility with the ability to dip and bend around the edge. A loose, fluid mover in pursuit. Has the range and athleticism to run down skill players from behind. Improving his technical skill at the position but has immense upside and capacity for improvement. Can also continue to improve as a run defender and edge setter. Could project to a number of spots along the defensive front including along the edge, but looks to be a defensive lineman long-term given his frame and potential to add substantial mass.

Reminds Us Of

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Chris Jones
DL/6-6/308
mississippi state bulldogs AvatarHS Class of 2013
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2016Draft: Rnd2 /Pick6

Williams Nwaneri is a physically-gifted defensive lineman with considerable developmental upside and pass rush ability that reminds us of former five-star Chris Jones at the same stage. The size, athleticism and pass rush skills are similar. Jones played more defensive end in high school than Nwaneri.

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  • Williams NwaneriLee's Summit North
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  • Williams Nwaneri - Regular Junior Season

  • Regular Sophomore Season

Scouting Journal

2/27/23

Williams Nwaneri adds 5th star, moves up to No. 2 in On300

Charles Power

Defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri moved up to No. 2 overall in the updated On300. The 6-foot-6, 255-pounder is arguably the most physically-gifted top prospect in the cycle at this point in time. He has prototypical physical gifts that are in line with highly drafted, versatile pass rushing defensive linemen. Nwaneri flashed his considerable upside as a pass rusher this fall at Lee’s Summit (Mo.) North, tallying 12 sacks and 22 tackles for loss.

10/19/22

Williams Nwaneri moves up in On3 Rankings

Charles Power

Williams Nwaneri was an upward mover in the midseason update of the 2024 On300, rising to No. 4 overall.Nwaneri has been considered one of the more physically gifted prospects in the cycle for months, after turning in some eye-popping measurements and testing results on the camp circuit. So far this season, we’ve seen the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder translate his top-tier athleticism to the field and continue to progress as a pass rusher. Nwaneri has notched six sacks in seven games, flashing some unique bend and hand quickness for a young prospect with his size. He’s just scratching the surface of his considerable potential and can continue to improve as a run defender.