Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt

[theogt]

If we don't re-sign Flozell, we should pray he's there at #22. I think he's going to have a meteoric rise and end up a top 10 pick, though.

Dude allowed 2 sacks in his last 2 seasons in college (a span of 1558 snaps). NFLDraftscout.com graded him out at 84.11 and 85.67 over his last two years.

By comparison, Jake Long graded out at 87 and 87.85 over his last two years, Joe Thomas graded out at 83.1, 87.1, and 92.0 over his final three years, and Levi Brown graded out at 83.9 and 80.7.

In terms of credibility, their grading system had Tony Ugoh as the #2 tackle last year, just a hair behind Joe Thomas. I think it proved correct, at least in the class's first season.

 

[Woods]

If we don't re-sign Flozell, we should pray he's there at #22. I think he's going to have a meteoric rise and end up a top 10 pick, though.

Dude allowed 2 sacks in his last 2 seasons in college (a span of 1558 snaps). NFLDraftscout.com graded him out at 84.11 and 85.67 over his last two years.

By comparison, Jake Long graded out at 87 and 87.85 over his last two years, Joe Thomas graded out at 83.1, 87.1, and 92.0 over his final three years, and Levi Brown graded out at 83.9 and 80.7.

In terms of credibility, their grading system had Tony Ugoh as the #2 tackle last year, just a hair behind Joe Thomas. I think it proved correct, at least in the class's first season.

I completely agree.

I think he's elevated himself to a first rounder for sure.

If we don't re-sign Flo, I think Williams will be on our short list.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if we ended up taking an OT and a CB with our 1st rounders if Flo is gone.

 

[marchetta]

Chris Williams OT Vanderbilt​

STRENGTHS
Chris has excellent size and athletic ability to play the offensive line at the next level. He does a good job when pass blocking and is quick enough to eventually be a great run blocker. He does a solid job using his hands when pass blocking and he keeps his feet moving until the play is over. Chris has the potential and the athletic talent to be a pro bowl offensive lineman for the team that drafts him. He shows decent lateral agility and mental strength, along with a good work ethic to improve. The scouts call this upside and Chris has it!

NEEDS TO IMPROVE
Chris needs to improve in all phases of his game. He does everything right now on athletic ability. His techniques are poor, which causes him to lunge when he gets beat. He must get stronger and fire out better. I’m sure that all of this will come in time. Chris has very good potential to be successful with time and experience.

TALENT BOARD ROUND 2
Chris will play someplace on the left side of an offensive line. Right now, I feel he should start out as a left guard and then see if he can eventually play the Left Tackle position. There are a lot of little things wrong with Chris’s game, but the talent and the need to get better is obvious on film. Chris does not fire out in the running game, but I personally feel that is because he does not want to make a mistake or a penalty. He will get over this when he gains more confidence. He is quick enough to block for the running game and again it looks to me like it is just a technique situation and not an athletic situation. Chris needs to get a whole lot stronger than he is right now, which might be the biggest problem for him coming into this draft. I’m not talking about lifting weights or any of that garbage; I’m talking about overall body strength. He must get stronger in his legs and arms and, of course, learn to play with better leverage. That being said, most offensive linemen coming out of college need to improve in these areas. I call him Chris (Baby) Williams out of respect for the level of his potential to be a pro bowl offensive lineman for the team that drafts him. He is just at the baby stage of his development. This is a kid that could sneak into the first round before it is all said and done.

- Drew Boylhart (thehuddlereport.com)

 

[masomenos]

If we don't re-sign Flozell, we should pray he's there at #22. I think he's going to have a meteoric rise and end up a top 10 pick, though.

Dude allowed 2 sacks in his last 2 seasons in college (a span of 1558 snaps). NFLDraftscout.com graded him out at 84.11 and 85.67 over his last two years.

By comparison, Jake Long graded out at 87 and 87.85 over his last two years, Joe Thomas graded out at 83.1, 87.1, and 92.0 over his final three years, and Levi Brown graded out at 83.9 and 80.7.

In terms of credibility, their grading system had Tony Ugoh as the #2 tackle last year, just a hair behind Joe Thomas. I think it proved correct, at least in the class's first season.

He's no Marcus McNeil, who had like a 94% his senior year, but Williams is a guy I've been keeping my eye on as well. I'd be 100% fine with him in the first round.