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Baltimore Ravens: 5 Pass Rushers To Look At In NFL Draft

By Chris Schisler

Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Chris Wormley (43) receives congratulations from defensive end Taco Charlton (33) after he gets a sack in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Chris Wormley (43) receives congratulations from defensive end Taco Charlton (33) after he gets a sack in the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) celebrate during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) celebrate during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Tim Williams, OLB Alabama:

Tim Williams is a really interesting prospect because Alabama defensive players tend to be good in the NFL. In 2015 he had 9.5 sacks and in 2016 he had nine. My only real concern with Williams is that he is a bit lean. Williams is a lightning bolt off the edge though. Williams is essentially running a race on every snap. Whether he is trying to beat the tackle off the edge or sneak inside of him, he relies on his speed and finesse moves to get to the quarterback. Harris and Charlton remind me of Suggs. Williams is stylistically like Elvis Dumervil, yet he has a much more length.

I watch a lot of Alabama football. There is no program more entertaining than the Crimson Tide on an annual basis. I got a chance to see Williams play several times over the past few years. I like what I have seen. When it comes to quickness off the edge, Williams has just about everyone beat.

I think the 16th pick would be a little high for Williams, but he has high upside. This is a boom or bust pick and I’m betting he will be booming in the NFL.

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