Astrobot Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 McClover on Defense, DT -- All more 1-gap Harris, Orien 6-3 302 Miami (Fla.) Jackson, Tommy 'T.J.' 6-0 305 Auburn Wright, Rodrique 6-5 306 Texas Oshinowo, Babatunde 6-1 305 Stanford DE -- McClover, Stanley 6-2 261 Auburn Kudla, Mike 6-2 261 Ohio State Anderson, Mark 6-4 258 Alabama Haralson, Parys 6-0 248 Tennessee OG-- Matua, Fred 6-2 307 Southern California O'Callaghan, Ryan 6-7 343 California Setterstrom, Mark 6-4 315 Minnesota OT-- Boothe, Kevin 6-5 315 Cornell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Kyle Williams, DT - LSU per Chris Brown's blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 i dunno....i think they need to get one more DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 It's... Kyle Williams, DT, LSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Matua! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Kyle Williams! Great pick! Thought he was taken already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Kyle Williams, DT - LSU per Chris Brown's blog. 678071[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 i dunno....i think they need to get one more DB. 678072[/snapback] You would think... It's Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 It's... Kyle Williams, DT, LSU. 678080[/snapback] JP Losman back to pass, dropping, HE'S SACKED FOR A 10 yard loss! Easy, Marv lovers, don't get your pants in a twist. a bit of humor for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Williams was a very enjoyable player to grade because he is the highly competitive and productive defensive tackle who just has a knack for being around the ball and making plays. While there are many traits that are very important for a defensive lineman, the ability to burst off the ball and get on top of offensive linement before they are set to block is the most important. He has consistently shown a knack for shooting gaps to get into the backfield to disrupt plays before they can get started. Even when he cannot get free and clear from blockers, he disrupts the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Is this our high motor white guy for the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnmac Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Nice pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 SUMMARY (contd) He has good natural strength when he plays with leverage and uses hands aggressively. But too often he plays upright and high and can be pushed around at the point of attack. In order to play up to his ability, he is going to need to play with leverage more consistently and use his hands much better on every snap. Overall, Williams is the type of defensive tackle who often gets overlooked because he is undersized and not a good all-around athlete. However, with his consistently good burst off the ball, very good instincts, high motor and tremendous competitiveness, he will make an NFL team as a backup defensive tackle who consistently contributes as part of a defensive line rotation. STRONG POINTS Williams is a tough, hard-nosed defensive tackle who plays with an all-out aggressive attitude on every play. He has very quick feet, which combines with his instincts to let him explode off the ball consistently -- always the first defensive lineman moving and can shoot gaps to get backfield penetration. He has good playing speed to chase down ball carriers in backside pursuit. His ability to get off the ball fast and use of hands helps him to jolt offensive linemen and play strong despite size. His quickness off the ball lets him shoot into the backfield when theoffensive lineman over him tries to pull and he can make the tackle before the running back gets to the line of scrimmage. WEAKNESSES Williams is short for a defensive tackle, but of all the positions being short for a defensive tackle isn't a big problem. While he has very quick feet and can explode off the ball, he is tight in the hips and lacks the agility to change directions quickly to adjust well. He does a bad job of getting his hands down to protect his legs and gets cut to the ground too easily -- he struggles moving quickly through traffic. He needs to use his hands much more consistently vs. blockers and has to develop more pass-rush moves instead of trying to shoot the gap every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Ranked #112 by PFW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Super Pick!! That draft is looking better and better when you look at it as an entire entity!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 good pick, theres still all those o-line left for our next pick, we'll get one hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Williams was better than Wroten at LSU, just Wroten looks more like an NFL DT than Kyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...lewilliams.html "Relentless and has a motor that never stops...." Hey, is this the guy who was in that ESPN commercial for the WSOP auditions? The guy who was keeping the poker face while everyone was trying to get an expression out of him?? The pic looks just like him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Rated #77 overall by Scouts Inc. Strengths: A one-gap DT prospect with great energy and toughness. He continues to improve his technique and had his best season as a senior. He shows good initial quickness and fires out of his stance low. He is at his best when shaded and allowed to stay on the move. Is adept as a three-technique DT and does a good job on stunts as well. His motor is always running. He pursues hard, chases ball carriers from behind and is relentless in his pursuit as a pass rusher. He is tough and physical. He has adequate upper body strength and is very active with his arms and hands. Maximizes his physical tools. He has shown good toughness and the ability to play through injury; he suffered a compound fracture on his left hand during the Georgia game but did not sit out. He has been durable and reliable. A hard worker and mature young man with very good intangibles. Weaknesses: An overachiever with limited upside. Lacks ideal physical tools and will not get away with it nearly as much as he did on the collegiate level. A bit top heavy. Lacks ideal bulk and is on the shorter side. He plays with a narrow base. Does not possess good lower body strength and will not be a good fit in a two-gap scheme. He gets pushed around if reached by bigger, stronger offensive linemen. He has adequate quickness and is relentless, but he lacks ideal speed and athletic ability. He does not show good COD skills and will take too long to redirect at times. He has shorter arms and struggles to get off of blocks at times. Overall: Williams began his career at LSU as a DE and played in seven games there as a true freshman in 2002. He moved to the DT position as a sophomore in 2003, when he started eight of the 14 games he played and finished with 41 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. He remained a fulltime starter in 2004 and finished with 57 tackles, 12 TFL and six sacks. Williams started all 13 games as a senior in 2005 and finished with 51 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks and five broken up passes. Williams improved his draft value with a tremendously productive senior season. He was aided by all the attention opponents gave to fellow DT Claude Wroten, but Williams' play clearly improved regardless. With Williams, you know what you are getting. He fits best in a one-gap scheme and he will give great effort on-and-off the field. He has the potential to develop into a starter in the NFL but he lacks elite physical skills and will likely be best suited to play as a reserve in a heavy "wave". Williams is a bit of an overachiever but he is certainly worth drafting in the third round if still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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