Meet 2027 NFL Prospect Jaidren Williams, RB, Arizona Christian

• Name: Jaidren Williams
• Position: RB/Slot
• College: Arizona Christian University
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: AyyItsJayboi
• Instagram: jaidren.williams

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?

I believe I am a game changer in a positive manner, I believe that I add value to anywhere I play. Whether that is offense or defense, I’m looking to make plays in order to put the team in the best position to win.

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

My whole college career from freshman to senior year, I was always overlooked by the coaches. I was never really given the opportunity to show what I can do. The thing that I always did was continue to just keep showing up and always looking to improve and step up my game: no matter the circumstances, I will always be improving my craft.

What are your hobbies outside of football?

I enjoy playing video games, doing activities with family and friends, and computer coding.

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?

I see myself just being that one person who the team can count on to step up when it’s needed.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would donate to mental health services: I personally believe sometimes, someone just needs that one person who will listen to them.

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

Depends on the type of coaching and if I see it as it’s to better myself or just to belittle me. I always want to better myself, if someone is yelling at me or just talking to me, I will listen if it’s constructive criticism. If it is not, I will tend to just tune it out.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Caleb Ashby

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason? Being late to practice

What is your favorite snack food?

I enjoy a nice pepper jack or Colby jack cheese stick or spicy chips. I don’t tend to snack too often.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?

I feel I would best fit into a scheme that allows me to utilize all aspects of my game, whether that may be catching the ball, running the ball or blocking.

What is your degree in?

My degree is in behavioral health.

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?

Something for my mom, dad and step parents.

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

It was my senior year of high school football and we were playing our rival high school. Before the game even started, it was already not going well as my coach had yelled at me because I showed up late to film. I was now in my head and was not having the best time because of what was going on. I kept replaying back in my head what my coach said and had to figure out how I would be the rest of the day until the game: would I let the words he said affect me or rise to the point I was needed at and play to have success with the team? Going through the warm ups, I still cannot get out of my head. Fast forward to the game starting: things are going ok, nothing too special. It was still pretty early on in the game: I get the ball, breaking tackles and then it happened. I fumble the ball and I’m beating myself down, letting all the negative thoughts flood in that I’m not good enough, how could I let the team down, maybe I should not have even played in the game. Then the next drive we are on offense, our coach calls a play that I get the ball and I’m surprised I’m even getting the ball again. This time though, we are on the 50 yard line. I get the ball, going through the middle, almost the exact same as before when I fumbled. This time the line opened the middle hole wide open, I could have drove a truck through it. This time it was up to me and my speed to run past the defenders. I ran like the flash, as fast as I could past all the defenders. I made sure they only saw a blur when I ran past, not getting touched once by anyone. All I see is green in front of me on the grass, all the way into the touchdown. Now I’m back to my usual self: out of my head and thinking better about myself, but still thinking about what I dealt with earlier.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

September 16 by Russ, holds a special place in my heart! Perfect World by The Kid Laroi, the beat is great and I just enjoy listening to it. I Just know by Bugus gets me going and makes me want to better myself when I listen to it.