2019 NFL Mock Draft: Surprise trade into top three shakes up first round
Alabama. Quinnen Williams. 4. player. 28. <ul> <li><strong>Age: </strong>21</li> <li><strong>Height:</strong> 6-foot-3</li> <li><strong>Weight: </strong>303 pounds</li> </ul>. DT
The fourth pick in this 2019 NFL mock draft really comes down to two players. Do the Oakland Raiders draft more for need and take Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen, or do they take the best available player in Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams?
Defensive tackle is one of the few strengths on the Raiders’ roster, making this choice extremely difficult. That being said, when push comes to shove, I think Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden will sit back and simply take the best talent on the board. In this scenario, Williams is the guy.
Williams was absolutely dominant at Alabama last season, consistently wreaking opposing offenses from his interior defensive line position. He is a big and powerful player who uses his elite strength to dominate in all aspects of line play. He is powerful at the point of attack, constantly pushing opposing offensive linemen back at the snap. He also uses his hands extremely well, getting himself into position to consistently make plays against the run.
He is not only a physical player, but his quickness and burst off of the snap is legit. This guy has a ridiculous combination of power and athleticism that will make him a problem for all NFL offenses right away, both as a run defender and in the pass rush.
Last year, the Raiders had rookie defensive tackles Maurice Hurst and PJ Hall step up and play well. Veterans Justin Ellis and Johnathan Hankins are still in the mix as well. The defensive tackle spot is not an obvious need for this team, but Williams is simply to good of a player to pass up. His impact will be felt on day one as he will enter the league as an unmistakable matchup nightmare.