DerekWilliams Jr.
SS#2TEX Longhorns
6'2" • 201lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2028
- Overall Grade '26
- 66.2
- 392nd/715 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 254
- 545th/1654 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 346th/715 - Ss
- WK 9 MATCHUP
- vs MISSST 10/31, 11:30 PM
Derek
Williams Jr.
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#2
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TEX Longhorns
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/31/2026
Derek Williams Jr. is a safety for the Texas Longhorns who earned a 66.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 392nd among 715 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 58.2 ranked 531st among 715 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 83.8 ranked 40th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Williams Jr. broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 83.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 8 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 22 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Texas Longhorns
2023 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
66.2
AVG
392nd/715 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
58.2
AVG
531st/715 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
58.8
AVG
384th/715 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
83.8
AVG
40th/715 Ss
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ MIUN
77.5
Week 2, 2024
@ OKUN
73.4
Week 7, 2024
vs TXSN
73.1
Week 3, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs TXSN
44.2
Week 3, 2024
vs TXSW
52.9
Week 1, 2026
@ OHST
53.7
Week 1, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
22
407th/715 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
346th/715 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
394th/715 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
8
252nd/715 Ss
Defense
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Rank
407
th
Solo Tackles
22
577
th
Assists
4
166
th
Forced Fumbles
0
267
th
Stops
9
125
th
Sacks
0
241
st
Missed Tackles
5
346
th
Interceptions
0
310
th
Passer Rating Allowed
83.9
488
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
14.4
394
th
Total Pressures
0
281
st
PBUs
1
252
nd
Receptions Allowed
8
Rank
545
th
Total Snaps
254
626
th
Run Defense Snaps
90
626
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
439
th
Coverage Snaps
163
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