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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 10

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-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 /

. OLB. Alabama. Tim Williams. 32. player. 47

The New England Patriots almost always pick late in the first round, and that allows them to sit back and wait for a prospect to fall farther than he probably should. One guy that could happen to this year is Alabama outside linebacker Tim Williams.

Williams was arrested earlier this season on a gun charge, and although he legally acquired the weapon in Louisiana, teams will have plenty of questions for him about it when they interview him.

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If Williams slips this far, the Patriots will likely consider picking him up. Williams is an outstanding pass rusher who is capable of flying into the pocket to get to the quarterback. However, Williams is still incredibly raw and working on his game in coverage or against the run.

The upside for Williams is through the roof, and the Patriots could always use another pass rusher on their defense.

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