NFL Mock Draft 2018: Complete first round after Week 2
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OT. Connor Williams. 6. player. 13. Texas
What can you say about a starting left tackle on a team that finished 17th in the country in rushing last season? He’s pretty darn good. Connor Williams will likely be the best tackle prospect entering the 2018 NFL Draft and there’s a good chance he could be going in the top 10 to a team like San Diego that could use help up front.
Some may be arguing that Philips Rivers needs his replacement chosen and groomed as soon as possible, but while he’s still slinging the ball and leading the Chargers to fourth-quarter comebacks on the road against the Broncos, he’s set. He is getting up there in age, but why not get some protection for him to milk the most out of that arm?
Williams helped make D’Onta Foreman’s 2016 season a memorable one with over 2,000 yards on 6.3 per touch and is currently paving the way for Chris Warren III who is averaging 9.0 yards per carry this season.
The 6-foot-6, 320-pound lineman from Texas is one of the most aggressive guys in the class and that’s what makes him such a hot commodity on the line. Although his aggression can hurt him at times, he usually makes the right blocks and opens up huge running lanes. He’s also a solid pass protector.