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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

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 /

Alabama. Tim Williams. 25. player. 26. . EDGE

The Baltimore Ravens might rank in the middle of the league in sacks, but they could still definitely use another edge rusher given the fact that Pernell McPhee is now in Chicago and Elvis Dumervil is already 32 years old.

Alabama’s Tim Williams has continued to emerge as one of the most dominant edge rushers in college football this season. After 12 games, Williams has already picked up eight sacks, 15 tackles for loss and 11 quarterback hurries.

What makes Williams such a dominant edge rusher is his athleticism and explosiveness off of the snap. He continues to develop against the run and in pass coverage, but he’s already an NFL-caliber pass rusher who could come in and play on obvious passing downs.

Learning from Dumervil probably wouldn’t hurt, either.

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