Cleveland Browns: 3 Players Dorsey needs to draft to be AFC North contenders
3. Connor Williams, OT, Texas – 6-6, 315 lbs.
The Browns need to get rid of future Hall of Fame left tackle Joe Thomas for both their sakes and look towards the future. Even if they don’t, drafting Williams and placing him at right tackle gives them one amazing offensive line. The Browns have already found two studs to play the inside in guards Joel Bitonio and Kevin Zeitler, who ranked inside the top 25 at the position according to Pro Football Focus Edge.
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With two established guards and a versatile right tackle in Shon Coleman, the Browns should look to sure up the line and give Kizer a chance to develop. No matter what pressure the Browns feel to pick yet another quarterback, remember guys like RGIII, Andrew Luck, Ryan Tannehill, and the downfall of Eli Manning.
Right now, Connor Williams may be being overlooked by experts because of the injury he sustained early this season. However, whether it’s his 2016 game film or his return to form in 2017, one thing is clear: Williams is a beast.
One thing that stands out about Williams is his athleticism and quickness, two things NFL scouts look for in tackles. And in a division where you have to face the Ravens, Steelers and Bengals twice a year, you need an athletic guy to protect the blindside.
Williams may not be the strongest, but he does use his size and quickness effectively in the run game. While Williams is a great run blocker, the most impressive part of his game his pass protection. The Longhorn is an absolute brick wall in pass protection and there not be anyone better. In fact, in 56 starts, Williams has only given up three QB hurries and one sack. Williams makes the line better than it was after Thomas’ injury, which means Kizer will get a chance to grow.