2015 NFL Draft Prospects: The Top-10 Most Pro Ready

Nov 1, 2014; Pullman, WA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive end Leonard Williams (94) pressures Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) in the third quarter at Martin Stadium. USC defeated Washington State 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

No. 2: Leonard Williams

Leonard Williams is known as the best prospect in the draft regardless of position and they are right. He looks like he is sure to take his place among the J.J. Watt’s Richard Seymours and Reggie Whites of the world. Williams will make a big impact right away but he’s only scratching the surface of how good he’s going to be as he has plenty of room to grow.

Impact and Pr0duction

In 2014, Williams had 80 total tackles, 9.5 for loss, seven sacks, an interception and forced three fumbles. He was USC’s MVP, a first-team All-Pac-12 selection, and somehow a second-team Walter Camp All-American. He was also a finalist for the Hendricks Award and a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, Bednarik Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Ability

Williams is 6’5″, 302 pounds with long arms at 34 5/8 inches and big paws at 10 5/8. And at the size, he’s a good athlete that runs the 40 in just under five seconds and has a vertical of just under 30 inches. Williams is also pretty agile as evidenced by his 3-cone drill time of 7.59 and 20-yard shuttle time of 4.53 seconds.

Understanding

Williams knows how to fully use those long arms, exploding into offensive lineman with them to gain control. Once his there, he easily tosses opponents aside and it’s off to the ball carrier or quarterback. He can use some more pass-rush moves but the way he knows how to use his hands alone is enough to make him an immediate impact.

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