ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A year after selecting a pair of SEC wide receivers, the Broncos drafted another SEC wideout in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Denver selected Auburn's Seth Williams with the 219th-overall pick.
Williams, a 6-foot-3, 211-pound receiver, led the Tigers in receiving in each of the last two seasons and was a three-year starter at Auburn. He finished his career with 132 catches for 2,124 yards and 17 touchdowns. Williams began his career with a five-touchdown season that earned him SEC All-Freshman honors.
"Just being able to catch those contested catches, those contested balls," Williams said Saturday when asked about his best trait. "Being able just to be physical off the line and overpower my own defender that's guarding me and being able to make the big play. I don't shy away from the big moment at all. I'm ready for all [moments]."
Williams ranks fourth in Auburn history in receiving yards and third in receiving touchdowns.
His eight receiving touchdowns in 2019 ranked sixth in the SEC, and he established himself during his career as a jump-ball receiver who can make contested catches.
Williams joins Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler, Tim Patrick, DaeSean Hamilton, Tyrie Cleveland, Diontae Spencer — and several other players — in the team's wide receiving corps.
"It feels great just to join a group of receivers that's already established themselves in the league," Williams said. "Some young, talented guys that I can look forward to coming in and working with."
Williams could also play a valuable role on special teams for the Broncos. After the draft ended, General Manager George Paton said that part of his game was what separated him from other receivers.
"We targeted him as one of the top special teams players for receivers," Paton said Saturday. "He's like a piece of clay. He's really talented, he's big, he can run. As a receiver, he just needs to be molded. And Zach [Azzanni], our receiver coach, just can't wait to get ahold of him and develop him. And he believes in him, as well as our special teams coach. So, special teams was a big part of our third day. And he was one of the top special teamers as a receiver."
Get to know one of the newest Broncos, former Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams, with photos from his time at the collegiate level.
Auburn's Seth Williams scores a touchdown in the first half Southern Miss vs Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) makes a leaping grab over Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) grabs a touchdown reception over Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Seth Williams Texas A&M at Auburn football on Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 in Auburn, Ala. Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics
Auburn's Seth Williams scores a touchdown in the first half Texas A&M at Auburn football on Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) leaps above Texas A&M defensive back Charles Oliver (21) for a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Seth Williams Texas A&M at Auburn football on Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 in Auburn, Ala. Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics
FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) makes a touchdown reception as Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Seth Williams 2019 Auburn Football headshots on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletic
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches the go-ahead touchdown pass in front of Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Auburn won 27-21. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass over the top of Tulane cornerback Willie Langham (8) and safety P.J. Hall (2) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) runs to the end zone past Florida defensive back Donovan Stiner (13) for a touchdown on a 32-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) tries to pull in a pass in front of LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. LSU won 23-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) carries the ball as Mississippi defensive back Jay Stanley (28) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Seth Williams (18) runs after a catch in the first half. Auburn football vs Georgia on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) srops in front of Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) slips a tackle by Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr (16) during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Auburn, Alabama. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown over Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Auburn, Alabama. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown over Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Sep 11, 2020; Auburn, AL, USA; Seth Williams (18) catches the ball during the game between Auburn and Kentucky at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood/AU Athletics
Oct 3, 2020; Auburn, AL, USA; Seth Williams (18) catches a pass for a big gain during the 4th quarter between Auburn and Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) warms up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Auburn 30-22. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams, right, stretches beyond Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith, left, to catch what becomes a 42-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) calls out to fellow wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (1) as they celebrate Williams' 42-yard touchdown pass reception against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Auburn won 35-28. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) is tackled by LSU linebacker Jabril Cox (19) after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass and is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) and defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) catches a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Keldrick Carper (14) and defensive back Myles Jones (0) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) reaches for a 32-yard touchdown reception over the defense of Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell, center, and linebacker Chris Bergin, right, during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oct 3, 2020; Orlando FL, USA; Seth Williams (18) runs the ball during the game between Auburn and Northwestern at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics
