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J'ven Williams

J'venWilliams

Reading, PAWyomissing
Jersey
#74
Pos
IOL
HT / WT
6-5 / 319
Class
JR
Rivals
6
NATL
#90
POS
#5
ST
#1
On3
98
NATL
#9
POS
#1
ST
#1
ESPN
86
NATL
#58
POS
#3
ST
#1
247
98
NATL
#25
POS
#5
ST
#1
The Journey
Class of 2023
Penn State Nittany Lions
ENROLLED
Wyomissing Spartans
Wyomissing Spartans
2022 – 2022
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Ikem Ekwonu
Ikem Ekwonu
IOL / 6-4 / 310
NC StateNC State · HS Class of 2019
Carolina2022 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 6

Like Ikem Ekwonu, Jven Williams is a high upside offensive lineman with length and strong athletic markers who excel as run blockers. Both have the length and athleticism to play either offensive tackle or guard. The size as recruits is nearly identical at around 6-foot-4, 290 pounds. Both have dominant qualities as run blockers, particularly at the second level. Ekwonu was a touted wrestler and track athlete, while Williams is a multi-time state champion in the shot put and discus as one of the top throwers on the East Coast.

Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Penn State
OFFERED
95.8%
106 mi
14
2
31
Rutgers
OFFERED
1.4%
78 mi
58
0
6
Virginia Tech
1.2%
323 mi
41
2
14
Oklahoma
OFFERED
N/A
1214 mi
6
5
28
Oregon
OFFERED
N/A
2394 mi
7
0
14
Penn State
Phil Trautwein
95.8%
Rutgers
Andy Aurich
1.4%
Virginia Tech
Vance Vice
1.2%
Oklahoma
N/A
Oregon
N/A

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J'ven Williams Scouting Summary
Charles Power
02/24/22

One of the most mobile, athletic offensive line prospects in several cycles. Flashes high-end traits as a run blocker. An easy, athletic mover at the second level, where he excels as a puller. Shows special movement skills and finishing ability as a puller. Has potentially elite play strength coupled with the high-end athletic ability. Shows improved technical proficiency with his hand placement and understanding of run schemes. Has the length and feet to play tackle but will need to continue honing his pass set technique at the next level after playing in a run-heavy offense in high school. Validates his athleticism and explosive power as a top thrower in both the shot put and discus. One of the best shot put and discus throwers on the Eastern seaboard. Won multiple state titles as a high school thrower, highlighted by an elite shot put toss over 66 feet as a junior. Much younger than most of his peers in the 2023 cycle and will not turn 18 until late August of his freshman year of college.

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Measurements & Testing

J'ven WilliamsWyomissing
Top 300 OL AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
319
300
311
106.3%102.6%
Height
6-5
6-5
6-5
100.0%100.0%
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Personal Life

Jven Williams is coached in high school by Bob Wolfrum, who is known throughout the country as the “Wizard of the Wing T.” Wolfrum has been coaching for 50 years in the high school ranks and says Williams is among the best he’s ever seen. “Some guys just don't have the height or the width,” Wolfrum told the Reading Eagle. “They could be great players but never get a chance. But he has that. He can run, he'll hit you so he's going to get a chance. He's a starting tackle for us but we move him to guard. He's smart enough to learn both positions and he can run like a Wing-T guard.” Away from football, Williams says his hobby is playing video games, and his favorite food are burritos.

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