Evan Williams Accepts Invite to Reese's Senior Bowl

Originally posted on FanNation Ducks Digest
By Max Torres | Last updated 1/23/24

One former Duck has continued to elevate his NFL Draft stock this offseason.

On Monday, safety Evan Williams accepted his invite to the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

He's one of five Ducks that's slated to play in the Senior Bowl, scheduled for Saturday February 3, joining quarterback Bo Nix, center Jackson Powers-Johnson, defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus and cornerback Khyree Jackson.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound defensive back spent one season with the Ducks and recorded 82 total tackles, 4.5 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries and 1 pass breakup across 13 games in 2023. His play earned him All-Pac-12 second team honors.

Williams had arguably his best game against the Washington State Cougars, a 38-24 win in Eugene that saw him record 14 total tackles and bring down quarterback Cam Ward for a sack.

He followed in his older brother Bennett Williams' footsteps, transferring from Fresno State, where he was an All-Mountain West second-team selection in 2022.

The Campbell, Calif. native will also participate in the 2024 NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis February 29 through March 3. He hopes to be the next Oregon safety headed to the NFL Draft following the likes of Jevon Holland (Miami Dolphins), Verone McKinley III (Arizona Cardinals) and Patrick Chung (New England Patriots).