long, athletic CB with playmaking upside
McWilliams enters James Madison as a redshirt freshman cornerback with appealing NFL-style traits: 6-foot-1 size, 86 speed, 89 acceleration, 89 jumping and solid man/zone coverage marks in EA’s 2025 ratings, suggesting a cover man with recovery burst and ball skills. His high school résumé adds context—multiple interceptions, two pick-sixes, and state-title experience—pointing to a competitive, instinctive defender who has already proven he can create turnovers. He did not see game action in 2025, so the key question is whether that athletic upside translates into consistent college production.
