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20 best NFL players from Big 12 schools

By Patrick Schmidt

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after being named the Super Bowl MVP after beating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after being named the Super Bowl MVP after beating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /
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Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham (55) at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham (55) at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins won 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Trent Williams is the second Oklahoma offensive tackle to be taken with the No. 4 overall pick to be included on this list, joining Lane Johnson.

Unlike the defenders and offensive specialists mentioned before on this list, there are no statistics to back up the case for the left tackle for the Washington Redskins to be on this list.

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But I will mention Williams has made the Pro Bowl four years in a row and was a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press last year. He also was a second-team All-Pro in 2013 according to Pro Football Focus.

The less you hear about an offensive tackle, the better, because that means they aren’t giving up sacks, committing holding penalties or getting blown up in the run game. And chances are you’ve heard little about Williams because he is the complete package as a left tackle. He is a skilled pass protector as he is a rugged run blocker.

His 2015 season was the best of his career and it helped Kirk Cousins transition to the starting lineup as a full-time starter for the first time in his career and all he did was lead the NFL in completion percentage. Because of the time Williams gives him and the clean pocket he has to maneuver, Cousins reaped the benefits.

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