2027 Summer Scouting: P.J. Williams, OT, SMU
Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota .
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears , or the Steelers . We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
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TCU
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Clemson
Background Info
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Listed at 6-5/313 lbs.
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4-Star Recruit according to 247 Sports
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Played basketball in high school
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Voted as a unanimous selection to the All-District team in high school
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Second-Team All-ACC in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
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Played in 39 Games
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935 Run Blocking Snaps
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1,171 Pass Blocking Snaps
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4 Sacks Allowed
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Called for 19 Penalties on Snaps
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
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72.6 Career Run Blocking Grade
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74 Career Pass Blocking Grade
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39 Pressures Allowed
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3.3% Pressure Rate
Strengths
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Really good in pass protection, handles a variety of moves thrown his way
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Held his own against Rueben Bain Jr. and T.J. Parker, got physical with them, looking to set the tone, which I appreciated
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Generates power in his punch but also establishes a strong base when anchoring
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Excellent hand fighter, gets leverage, and has a strong grip to maintain it
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Moves extremely well, can get to the second level or be pulled to lead block on the outside if need be
Player Summary
P.J. Williams is a very fun offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 class if he declares. He is very much an athlete in a big body, and he plays like it. I enjoy seeing him match up with several notable pass rushers and holding his own, in fact event imposing his will on them at times. Williams also moves extremely well for his size and can be utilized in a variety of ways. He can be a bulldozer in the run blocking game and also anchor well when in pass pro. He has some moments where he gets caught, so he isn’t a finished product, but there is a lot to be excited about with him.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft: Summer report on SMU OT P.J. Williams
