The 2025 NFL Draft is around the corner, and Texas Longhorns’ mammoth right tackle Cameron Williams has scouts talking. At 6’5″ and 335 pounds, Williams isn’t just big – he’s a potential game-changer for NFL offensive lines.
After turning heads during his junior season and declaring early for the draft, teams are weighing his undeniable physical gifts against his relative inexperience, with just one full season as a starter under his belt.
Cameron Williams’ Profile and Draft Outlook
Williams is the kind of prospect that makes offensive line coaches dream. When he pancakes defenders in the run game or stonewalls pass rushers with those massive arms, you see flashes of a Sunday starter.
But he’s still rough around the edges – a developmental prospect with a sky-high ceiling but some technical kinks to work out. As draft boards take shape, Williams looks like he could hear his name called anywhere from late in the first round to early in the second.
What’s not to love about Williams’ raw materials? The Texas tackle comes with factory-installed power – when he gets his hands on defenders, they’re basically stuck until the whistle blows.
His anchor in pass protection is impressive, absorbing bull rushes that would drive lesser tackles straight back into the quarterback. In the run game, he can simply wall off entire sections of the defensive front, creating highways for running backs.
The flip side? Williams is still learning the position’s finer points. His hand placement gets wide, his pad level rises, and speed rushers can sometimes beat him around the corner before he sets his feet.
These aren’t deal-breakers – they’re coaching points. But they explain why Williams isn’t in the conversation with the draft’s elite tackles despite his remarkable physical tools.
For teams willing to invest in development, Williams offers tremendous value. He could even start his NFL journey at guard while mastering tackle techniques. Most draft analysts have him ranked as the third offensive tackle in this class, slotting in around 36th overall, right on that first/second round border where teams often find long-term starters.
Top Five Landing Spots for the Texas Tackle
• Kansas City Chiefs: Protection for Patrick Mahomes is always priority number one in KC. Williams’ power and size would give Andy Reid another massive body to keep defenders away from his franchise quarterback. The Chiefs’ scheme, which values mobile linemen who can get out in space, would maximize Williams’ surprising athleticism for his size.
• New England Patriots: With Drake Maye as their quarterback of the future, building a fortress around him makes perfect sense. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel understands this, saying, “You look at the teams that are able to protect the quarterback and dictate the flow of the game offensively — making sure that up front we’re sound, we’re strong, whether that’s through free agency or through the draft.”
Williams’ mauler mentality fits perfectly with their power-run philosophy.
• San Francisco 49ers: Nobody plays forever – not even Trent Williams. The 49ers could groom Cameron as their next bookend tackle, letting him learn from one of the NFL’s best while developing in Kyle Shanahan’s zone-blocking system that would showcase his movement skills and finishing power.
• Philadelphia Eagles: If there’s one franchise that knows how to develop offensive linemen, it’s Philly. With Lane Johnson entering the twilight of his career, Williams could be the heir apparent at right tackle, benefiting from world-class coaching and a year or two of seasoning before taking over full-time.
• Cleveland Browns: Injuries and contract questions have the Browns potentially looking for offensive line help. Williams brings versatility – he could compete at tackle or slide inside to guard – giving Cleveland flexibility as they reload their front five to keep creating lanes for Nick Chubb.
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Williams draws pro comparisons to Jawaan Taylor of the Chiefs – another powerful right tackle prospect who needed technical refinement but possessed the physical traits to develop into a quality starter.
Williams represents a high-upside investment for whichever team lands him that could anchor their offensive line for years to come, even if the payoff requires some patience.
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