Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is headed to the New York Jets. On Thursday evening, the Jets selected Williams with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The lineman received a tremendous amount of praise throughout the spring.
With Alabama typically sporting one of the best defenses in college football, this pick hardly comes as a surprise. Williams was regularly at the forefront of the acclaim surrounding the Crimson Tide in 2018.
“Williams' hands, feet and overall movement are extremely efficient and he combines those features with short-area burst to create instant wins at the point of attack to propel him to the football,” reads Williams' 2019 NFL Draft profile on NFL .com.
“His play strength is good, but his lack of mass and length will show up at times against NFL competition. Despite having just a single season of headline production, his instincts, quickness and athleticism are projectable play traits that should allow for continued production against both the run and pass on the next level. Williams is an instant starter with Pro Bowl potential.”
Considered the top overall player in this year's NFL Draft class by many, Williams will make an immediate impact for the Jets, who obviously selected the potential Pro Bowler with such a notion in mind. While many players initially appear to be NFL ready, both Williams' size and prowess leave little doubt that this will be the case come September.
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