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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Tim Williams. 19. player. 31. . OLB. Alabama

There is a serious lack of talent at the linebacker position for the New York Giants. Adding pieces to that unit should be priority No. 1 this season, whether that’s in the draft or in free agency.

If they’re serious about improving the unit, then they should consider taking Alabama’s Tim Williams. Yes, Williams was arrested earlier this week for carrying a pistol without a permit, but the firearm was licensed in Louisiana, where he purchased the gun. Scouts will have some questions for Williams at the Combine, but I don’t expect his draft stock to take a major hit.

Williams has specialized as a pass rusher at Alabama, so he needs some time to develop as a run defender and in pass coverage. Still, his athleticism and speed give him some incredibly high upside heading into the NFL.

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