2019 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl 53 edition
By Randy Gurzi
1. Arizona Cardinals: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
New head coach Kliff Kingsbury once said he would draft Kyler Murray first overall if he were in the NFL. Well, now he is, but don’t expect him to do that. The Arizona Cardinals spent the No. 10 overall pick on Josh Rosen last season and are committed to him as the starter.
With that position locked up, Arizona decides to pull the trigger on Quinnen Williams, who has proven to be one of the best interior tackles in recent seasons. Gavino Borquez of USA Today’s Draft Wire called him the “most disruptive” in the draft and explains what makes Williams great.
"“Williams anticipates the play and fires out of his stance beating the interior offensive lineman within the first two steps. He is nearly impossible to block when shaded or slanting and is tough for blockers to square up. Williams is a very good interior pass rusher collapsing the pocket with separation skills, mobility and quickness.” — Gavino Borquez, Draft Wire USA Today"
There was a lot wrong with the Cardinals in 2018, but their defense has some key pieces. Adding a stud like Williams could be what it takes to get them back to the level they were a few short seasons ago.