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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 11

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) sacks Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) sacks Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

LB. Alabama. Tim Williams. 32. player. 47.

There’s going to be question marks surrounding Tim Williams’ personality as he was arrested back in September on gun charges, but he has come back to play very well for Alabama. He might not have his personal life completely squared away, but everyone makes mistakes and there have been players drafted with issues that have gone on to be Pro Bowlers and turn things around.

In a Bill Belichick system, Williams will fit right in. The Patriots have a way of molding players to fit their scheme and Williams could be the latest player to go from fringe first-rounder to Pro Bowler in that system.

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Williams might be one of the top 20 prospects in this year’s draft, but those personal question marks have turned some teams off. However, his play this season has been phenomenal when he’s not in the dog house.

In fact, Williams, a pass rushing specialist, has 20 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks in just eight games this season. Every team wants to add a guy who can find his way into the backfield on a regular basis, and Williams would be just that for the Patriots.

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