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2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Here are your top-10 edge prospects

By Dan Dahlke

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after making a sack during the first quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) in action against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) in action against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Tim Williams, Alabama (6-4, 252) — Film Grade: *84.5

Quick Take: It’s unfortunate there are some character concerns with Williams because his film is very impressive. While Williams played a limited number of snaps at Alabama and was primarily a third-down pass rusher, the athletic former Alabama linebacker still held up better against the run than people give him credit for.

Adding weight over the past season has helped Williams improve his functional strength. Regardless of his ability against the run, if Williams gets selected early in the draft it will be because of his ability to wreak havoc behind the line of scrimmage.

He explodes out of his stance at the snap and also possesses an incredibly quick first step to get around his man and close in on the quarterback. Williams also shows loose hips to bend around the edge and dip under the tackle’s shoulder pads.

The Alabama product is an ideal fit at 3-4 outside linebacker.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (10/10)  2. Play Speed (5/5)  3. Mental Processing (3/5)  4. Play Strength (7/10)  5. Impact (9/10)  6. Run Defense (7/10)  7. Pass Rush (13.5/15)  8. Hands/Length (8/10)  9. Explosiveness (10/10)  10. Coverage (3/5)  11. Motor/Pursuit (9/10)

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