William Nettles is a tackling, active CB who earned a real role at SMU
In the 2025 season, William Nettles totaled 37 tackles with 1 interception and 4 pass breakups for SMU, a strong sign of a corner who is involved near the ball rather than just surviving on the perimeter[11][14]. At 6'0" and about 200 pounds on the 2026 roster, he brings size and physicality to the position, and his production profile suggests he’s willing to support the run and compete in traffic[1]. He looks like a fit for teams that value a sturdy, assignment-sound corner with enough toughness to handle ACC football; the main question is whether he can keep sharpening his coverage consistency into true lockdown upside[1][11].
