Leading up to the 2016 NFL draft, MLive.com will preview Michigan State prospects who could be drafted.



RJ Williamson

Position: Safety

Height: 6-0

Weight: 216

Projected round: 6-FA



College career:

Williamson was enjoying an All-American kind of season in September, winning FWAA National Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in a 35-21 win over Air Force before suffering a torn biceps that ended his regular season on Oct. 3 against Purdue. He's one of only three players in MSU history to score three defensive touchdowns. Williamson came up with a key fumble recovery in a 17-16 win over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl in 2012, and his 10 tackles factored heavily into the Spartans' biggest comeback in bowl history, a 42-41 win over Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl. Participated in the East-West Shrine Game practices before suffering a broken forearm.



Combine performance:

Did not participate in combine events at Michigan State Pro Day due to injury

Scouting report:

"If he ends up being a free-agent guy and I'm an NFL GM, I'm trying to get him on my football team, because he is one of those guys that probably is undervalued right now because of his limited reps as a senior. In our defense, DBs -- whether they are corners or safeties -- they are comfortable in one-on-one situations, and you can find a lot of film where he's one-on-one against NFL-type receivers. Someone is going to get a great value in RJ." -- MSU co-defensive coordinator Mike Tressel

"RJ Williamson improved his tackling ability from his freshman year to his senior season. He's a very intelligent player, who's rarely caught out of position. His intelligence also allowed him to make a lot of big plays for our defense throughout his career." -- MSU co-defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett.

"RJ Williamson is the fastest guy we have, and he closes real well on routes. He could play corner; he's that fast. RJ is also a great hitter." -- Former NFL head coach and East-West Shrine Game coach Jerry Glanville.