Will Lee III

NFL Draft Profile: Will Lee III

Position: Cornerback | School: Texas A&M | Class: Senior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs | Archetype: Man / Zone Hybrid

College Career Summary

Will Lee III, affectionately known as "The Blanket," concludes a nomadic and highly productive collegiate journey that spanned the JUCO, Big 12, and SEC levels. After earning NJCAA All-American honors at Iowa Western, Lee made an immediate impact at Kansas State in 2023, recording two interceptions. Seeking to test himself against the nation’s best, he transferred to Texas A&M for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

His 2024 season was a revelation, earning Second-Team All-SEC honors and leading the Aggies in pass breakups. In 2025, Lee played all 13 games, serving as the veteran anchor of a defense that reached the College Football Playoff. He notably recorded a 93-yard pick-six against Texas in his final regular-season home game. With a rare blend of height and ball skills, Lee declared for the 2026 NFL Draft as a battle-tested boundary corner with nearly 150 career tackles and double-digit pass deflections.

Highlight Career Stats:

• Games Played: 47 (13 in 2025)

• Total Tackles: 134 (50 in 2025)

• Tackles For Loss (TFL): 3.5 (2.0 in 2025)

• Sacks: 1.0 (Recorded in 2025)

• Interceptions: 4 (2 in 2025)

• Pass Breakups (PD): 24 (8 in 2025)

• Forced Fumbles: 2

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
@ Notre Dame	4 Tkl, 1 PD	B	Solid in press-man; forced a field goal on a 3rd-and-goal.
vs. McNeese	2 Tkl	B	Limited snaps in a blowout win.
@ Florida	5 Tkl, 1 PD	B+	Physically dominant on the boundary.
vs. Bowling Green	3 Tkl	B	Technically sound; zero catches allowed over 15 yards.
vs. Arkansas	4 Tkl, 2 PD	A-	Stamina. Played 65+ snaps; lockdown in the 4th.
vs. Missouri	2 Tkl, 2 PD	A-	Play Recognition. Elite timing on two PBU slants.
@ Mississippi St.	6 Tkl	B+	Heavy involvement in run support; six solo tackles.
vs. LSU	2 Tkl, 1 PD	B+	Mental Toughness. Shadowed top WRs with high success.
@ South Carolina	3 Tkl, 1 FF	A-	Competitor. Stripped the ball to kill a red-zone drive.
vs. New Mexico St.	1 Tkl	B-	Quiet game; rotated out early for depth.
@ Auburn	2 Tkl	C+	Worst Game. Struggled with twitchy slot receivers.
vs. Texas	7 Tkl, 1 INT, 1 TD	A+	Star Impact. 93-yard pick-six in the rivalry game.
vs. Miami (CFP)	8 Tkl, 1 PD	B+	High-volume tackling in a defensive playoff battle.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• Ideal Prototypical Frame: At 6'2", he possesses the length NFL teams covet to combat the "Power Forward" wide receivers in the league.

• Elite Ball Production: 24 career PDs and 4 INTs highlight his natural tracking ability. He plays the ball, not just the man.

• High Football IQ: Excels in Zone coverage by reading the quarterback's eyes and anticipating breaks.

• Sure Tackler: Unlike many lean corners, he is an aggressive run defender with an elite PFF run-defense grade (historically over 90.0).

Weaknesses

• Lean Build: At 190 lbs, he is thin for his height. He can be pushed around by physical blockers or "boxed out" on contested catches.

• Hip Fluidity: His height occasionally makes him look "stiff" when asked to flip and run against smaller, twitchier slot receivers.

• Top-End Speed: While he has "good" long speed, he doesn't have the elite "recovery" speed of a 4.3 burner. If he misses his jam, he can be vulnerable.

Scheme Fit: Ideal Boundary Corner in a Cover 3 or Press-Man heavy scheme that utilizes his length near the sideline.

NFL Comparison: Tyson Campbell (Jaguars) / Carlton Davis

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 19/20 | Physical Tools: 18/20 | Attributes: 17/20 | Athleticism: 16/20 | IQ: 19/20

Final Grade: 89/100

Will Lee III is a technician with the physical tools of a modern CB1. While his weight is a concern, his "Blanket" reputation is earned through elite eye discipline and length. His 93-yard pick-six against Texas in 2025 proved he has the big-play "Star" potential to swing games at the next level. Because he is a senior with experience in three different high-level systems (JUCO, Big 12, SEC), he is one of the most "pro-ready" prospects in this class.

Draft Projection: 2nd Round (Top 45 Pick)