Broncos Draft Reports: Maxx Williams vs. Clive Walford
By Dan Armelli
Jan 1, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) celebrates his touchdown during the second half in the 2015 Citrus Bowl against the Missouri Tigers at Florida Citrus Bowl. Missouri wins 33-17 over Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Conclusion
Both of these tight ends are guys that I would welcome on the Broncos. I can’t determine if they’d be the guys I would target at pick 28 come April due to the fact that I still have many more prospects to watch.
Between the two of them, I think the superior prospect is Maxx Williams is the superior player. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if Walford turned out to be the better player down the road. I’m not saying that’s what I expect to happen, that’s just how good I feel about both players.
I initially had a bit of trouble picking between the two, as I mentioned on Twitter:
A couple games through Maxx Williams. Him and Walford are neck and neck to me right now. Both get the job done in different ways.
— Dan Armelli (@dano708) February 27, 2015
Williams is the big play guy down the field, doesn't need much separation- which is a good thing because he doesn't usually get much.
— Dan Armelli (@dano708) February 27, 2015
Walford can beat you with the suddenness in his routes and I think he has a bit more YAC ability.
— Dan Armelli (@dano708) February 27, 2015
Also think Walford is ahead in terms of blocking, but both of things to work on. Both play with great attitudes.
— Dan Armelli (@dano708) February 27, 2015
The only thing that I’ve swayed on is Williams’s YAC ability, which he showcased in a big way in the bowl game against Missouri.
If the Broncos end up with either tight end they should be happy. Both are good players that I think will have success and be effective for a while in the NFL.
And since I showed two Williams Vines and one Walford Vine, let’s even things up: