Round 1: WR Jameson Williams (Alabama) : Pick # 12 ( 2022 )

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Lions make blockbuster trade to move up and select WR Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions trade up to No. 12, select Alabama WR Jameson Williams in NFL draft


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This new thread is a continuation of the following threads:

ions have Picks # 2 and # 32 in Round 1 of the 2022 Draft

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1392/lions-picks-round-2022-draft

NFL Draft Preview: Wide Receivers ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1339/draft-preview-wide-receivers-2022

Mock Draft ( 2022 ) - DLF Members

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/edit/1430

Tremendous job by Brad Holmes with the trade up deal with the Vikings, in order to land WR Jameson Williams. Much more often than not, I prefer the Lions not trading up. That much more with the Vikings, Packers, or Bears. The trade Holmes made with the Vikings that enabled the Lions to draft Williams, is an exception, not the norm.

When I first saw that the Lions traded up with the Vikings to Pick # 12, I thought that the LA Rams 1st Round Pick in 2023 was likely going to be in the trade. When I saw the Lions traded up for Williams, not a QB or another player that I would have been against the Lions trading so far up for, it was a relief. Then when I saw that the Lions only had to give up in addition to pick # 32, pick # 34 and pick # 66, with the Lions getting back pick # 46 in the trade, I was elated!

While concern is understandable with Jameson Williams coming off a Torn ACL, the advances in surgery and recovery from a Torn ACL, have been extraordinary. It's very likely that Williams will regain at least the vast majority of his pre-injury on the field abilities. If Williams didn't suffer a major knee injury back in January. I believe he would have been the first WR selected in this draft.

Jameson Williams was an elite vertical WR, with excellent ball tracking skills, before the torn ACL. Williams also did a very good job of getting horizonal separation and going from 0 t0 60 quickly, when he effectively escaped press coverage. Granted, Williams needs to gain some additional bulk strength to help escape press coverage more consistently and handle traffic better with the ball coming his direction. However, Williams has good after the catch skills. He also needs to improve his technique at times when attempting to catch the ball. But all of his shortcomings are correctable. By the 2023 season, Williams should have regained the vast majority of his pre-injury abilities, barring something unexpected. Great long term addition by the Lions.

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Instant analysis for the Lions trading up and selecting WR Jameson Williams

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While it remains to be seen how much of the pre-knee injury skills of Jameson Williams will return in the 2022 season, the addition of Jaguars UFA WR DJ Chark, with the Lions returning players on the Lions Offense, should be helpful enough for the Lions to make a determination on how to proceed with Jared Goff beyond the 2022 season.

Some NFL teams likely had Arkansas WR Treylon Burks at or near the top of the WR portion of their Draft Board. Burks ended up being taken with Pick # 18 by the Titans, as part of the trade that sent WR AJ Brown to the Eagles.

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Jameson Williams: What to know about the Detroit Lions' new 'game changer'

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As long as Jameson Williams doesn't try to come back too soon, I'm optimistic that he will make a full recovery or at least regain the vast majority of his pre-injury ability. The medical advances in ACL surgery and even rehab, compared to decades ago, are humongous.

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Aaron Rodgers praised new Lions WR Jameson Williams after Detroit drafted him
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High praise from one of the best QBs in NFL History!

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Lions OC Ben Johnson on WR Jameson Williams: 'He is electric, he's got juice
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Jameson Williams' upside as an NFL WR is a taller version of former Chiefs/ current Dolphis WR Tyreek Hill.

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Jameson Williams' surgeon offers very upbeat progress report


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To err on the side of caution is the best approach with a player coming off a major injury.

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Brad Holmes showed his aggressive nature and planning in trading up to land Jameson Williams
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Normally, I'm against the Lions trading with teams in the NFC North, especially trading up. Two of three previous trade up deals with the Vikings proved very costly for the Lions. The Vikings ended up DE with Everson Griffin in the 4th Round, in a trade down with the Lions, in 2010. In 2015, the Vikings ended up with DE Danielle Hunter, in a trade down with the Lions in 2015.

The trade up for the Lions with the Vikings in the 2022 Draft was too good of an offer to turn down. I'm still very surprised the Vikings made this trade.

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Lions, Jameson Williams agree to terms
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Very welcome Lions news!

Jameson Williams can focus on his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in the NCAA National Title game against Georgia, knowing that his contract with the Lions is in place.

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Why Detroit Lions wide receivers are willing to trade touches for wins in 2022

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Major question marks remain:

1. When will Jameson Williams be cleared to practice and then for game action?
2. How much of Williams' pre-injury abilities will be on display when he returns to game action?
3. How much of an adjustment will it be for Williams to get used to the Lions Offensive System on Offense (which will have plenty of differences from last season) and to development football chemistry with Jared Goff?

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Vikings GM has no regrets about draft-day trade that led to Lions landing Jameson Williams

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Regardless of how this trade turns out for the Vikings, the value in this trade for the Lions was too good to pass up.

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Dan Campbell on Jameson Williams: 'I don't see him being ready by training camp'

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The realistic question becomes whether Jameson Williams be on the Lions 53 Man Opening Day Roster, instead of the Regular Season PUP list?

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Working WR Jameson Williams more into the lineup 'a weekly process' for Lions OC Ben Johnson

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This thread is a continuation of the following threads:

Lions activate WR Jamison Williams from the NFI list

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1620/lions-activate-jamison-williams-list

Lions put WR Jamison Williams & LB Natrez Patrick - NFi list

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1469/lions-jamison-williams-natrez-patrick


This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 20, Jets 17: Game # 14 (2022)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1631/lions-20-jets-game-2022

Growing pains for Jamison Williams and lack of chemistry between Jared Goff and Jamison Williams, were inevitable after Williams was cleared to practice.

Considering that the Lions have won all 3 games Jamison Williams played in, he's getting practice opportunities with Goff and his other teammates, and getting game experience, I'm pleased with where things are in the overall developmental process for Williams.

Whether Goff is a good fit for Williams' skills long term, remains to be seen. The Lions team brass can focus on this part of the evaluation process in the off-season.

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Dan Campbell looking to get more of WR Jameson Williams in the Lions offense

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This new thread relates to the following thread:

Panthers 37, Lions 23 : Game # 15 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1637/panthers-37-lions-game-2022

I'm anticipating that the Lions have a play in mind, to try to get the ball to Jamison Williams, early in the Bears game.

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Lions WR Jameson Williams not sweating lack of reps: ‘You can’t rush everything’

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It's good to see the maturity of Jamison Williams. I'm optimistic that this bodes well for the future for Williams and the Lions.

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Lions OC Ben Johnson admits he 'hoped it would click' faster for Jameson Williams

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 41, Bears 10: Game # 16 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1644/lions-41-bears-game-2022

Since Jamison Williams has been on the field for the Lions in games, the Lions are 4-1. The 40 yard reverse run by Williams on the Lions first drive of the 3rd QTR against the Bears, helped set up a TD that put the Lions up by 21 points, following the PAT. The Bears never came close to getting back into the game after that.