The New York Jets selected former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Quinnen Williams with the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Though the Jets were certainly thrilled to have the opportunity to snag Williams at No. 3, the run-stuffer failed to report to training camp alongside his fellow New York rookies last Friday.
Still unsigned, the 2019 first-round pick remains out of the picture in East Rutherford as the AFC East franchise draws closer to its first full team practice of the summer.
What’s the holdup with the #Jets and No. 3 pick Quinnen Williams? My understanding is it comes down to a contract offer with a bonus payout schedule that’d cost Williams about $100,000. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/REg9ryb0e7
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 22, 2019
As Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports, the Jets have offered the soon-to-be rookie defensive lineman a lower percentage of his bonus than any of the team’s other first-round draft picks since 2011, which is when the current NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement was officially enacted.
“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 his 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.”
There is no doubt about Williams' talent. The Jets will obviously be forced to pay up in order to make him happy.
