(05-05-2019, 12:58 AM)jaguarmvp Wrote: Here is a few interesting pieces coming from this article:  https://www.jaguars.com/news/on-new-jagu...ery-chance

But while Williams’ status as an FCS player meant his selection surprised analysts, NFL people knew Williams well. Stewart said teams called during the draft indicating Williams would be selected late in Round 3 or in Round 4 – and San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the draft, “That guy went exactly where he should have gone.”

“He’s a really good player,” Shanahan said.

Williams (5-feet-11, 225) – the older brother of former Alabama defensive tackle and 2019 No. 3 overall selection Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets – played in 43 games during his collegiate career with 231 tackles (142 solo), 18 tackles for loss, nine passes defensed, three interceptions and three forced fumbles. But as much as statistics, what stood out about Williams collegiately was speed and hitting force.

“That’s his biggest strength,” Stewart said. “Every scout that came through would say, ‘This guy’s got old-school contact courage.’ When you watch his tape, that’s the first thing you see. The act of hitting somebody is not normal. When something’s coming at you, the normal human reaction is to duck or move out of the way, or dodge, or turn your head, or stop your feet.

I noticed that, too.  I know it’s a highlight reel, but when he tackles, he’s not just grabbing, he moving forward with a lot of force.  If he makes our team, he’ll fit right in, because he doesn’t just act like he has swagger, he plays with swagger.  There’s a difference.

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(05-05-2019, 12:58 AM)jaguarmvp Wrote: Here is a few interesting pieces coming from this article:  https://www.jaguars.com/news/on-new-jagu...ery-chance

But while Williams’ status as an FCS player meant his selection surprised analysts, NFL people knew Williams well. Stewart said teams called during the draft indicating Williams would be selected late in Round 3 or in Round 4 – and San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after the draft, “That guy went exactly where he should have gone.”

“He’s a really good player,” Shanahan said.

Williams (5-feet-11, 225) – the older brother of former Alabama defensive tackle and 2019 No. 3 overall selection Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets – played in 43 games during his collegiate career with 231 tackles (142 solo), 18 tackles for loss, nine passes defensed, three interceptions and three forced fumbles. But as much as statistics, what stood out about Williams collegiately was speed and hitting force.

“That’s his biggest strength,” Stewart said. “Every scout that came through would say, ‘This guy’s got old-school contact courage.’ When you watch his tape, that’s the first thing you see. The act of hitting somebody is not normal. When something’s coming at you, the normal human reaction is to duck or move out of the way, or dodge, or turn your head, or stop your feet.

I noticed that, too.  I know it’s a highlight reel, but when he tackles, he’s not just grabbing, he moving forward with a lot of force.  If he makes our team, he’ll fit right in, because he doesn’t just act like he has swagger, he plays with swagger.  There’s a difference.

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