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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) reacts after sacking the Texas A&M Aggies quarterback at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

On an Alabama Crimson Tide defense just stacked with talent, outside linebacker Tim Williams tends to get overlooked at times. However, there’s no denying that Williams is one of the most dominant pass rushers in the nation with 6.5 sacks and eight quarterback hurries this year.

At 6’4” and 252 pounds, Williams is an explosive and athletic pass rusher who can get around offensive tackles to get to the quarterback. Although he’s a dominant edge rusher, Williams is extremely raw everywhere else.

Williams will need to continue to develop as a more balanced outside linebacker who can drop back in coverage or stop the run. However, the Alabama prospect can come in on third downs and passing situations as a rookie and make plays right away.

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