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If you blinked, you probably missed him — and so did the cornerback.
Jameson Williams hasn’t waited for training camp to make noise. In fact, according to reports out of Detroit, he’s already cooking defenders and breaking ankles in minicamp, and it’s starting to look like the Lions have their next true WR1.
A Speed Threat Who’s Adding Layers
We already knew Williams had burners. His 17.0 yards per reception in 2024 weren’t by accident, and those five 50-plus-yard grabs? Yeah, that wasn’t luck either. But what he’s showing in early 2025 is a new dimension — the ability to stop on a dime, shake defenders, and create separation underneath, not just on deep routes.
As Tim Twentyman from the team site put it, “I really enjoyed watching his ability to put his foot in the ground and create space for quarterback Jared Goff on an intermediate comeback.”
Translation: he’s not just a go-route merchant anymore. He’s evolving.
John Morton’s System Might Be Built for This
Enter new offensive coordinator John Morton, and suddenly the Lions offense is showing signs of something even more dangerous — unpredictability.
Morton, according to reports, is making it a point to get Williams the ball in space. And when a player like that gets space? That’s trouble. For defenses, for schemes, for defensive coordinators trying to game-plan for both Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
And let’s be real: defenses already had their hands full with St. Brown’s elite route-running and Jahmyr Gibbs’ versatility. Now you’re telling them they also need to chase down one of the fastest players in the league who’s suddenly becoming more technical? That’s cruel.
Big Year, Big Stakes
2025 is a contract-relevant season for Williams, and it’s clear he’s playing like a man who knows it. The Lions are also entering a more aggressive Super Bowl push, and a breakout year from Williams could be the X-factor in making this offense nearly unguardable.
So, while it’s just minicamp and the pads haven’t fully popped yet, don’t ignore what’s happening.
Because if Jameson Williams keeps making defenders look this silly, the WR1 torch might not just be passed — it may already be lit and burning.