Digging Deep: Brennan Williams
In this third part of the Digging Deep series, we look at the Houston Texans’ first pick of the third round, offensive tackle Brennan Williams. Williams was considered a top tackle in the draft before a shoulder injury ended his season with the Tar Heels late in the 2012 season.
Williams is everything you want in an offensive tackle, a nasty player that knows how to finish off...
Broncos go with DT Williams in first round
An abundance of riches on offense. An abundance of bigness on defense.
The Denver Broncos added another big defensive tackle in the draft Thursday and felt like they got a big bargain, as well, when they chose 313-pound Sylvester Williams of North Carolina in the first round.
A team that's all but set on offense with Peyton Manning, Wes Welker and company was thought to be...
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NFL Draft Instant Analysis: Sylvester Williams To Denver Broncos
The VitalsNFL Team: Denver BroncosPick No: 28Player Name: Sylvester WilliamsPosition: Defensive TackleSchool: North CarolinaHeight/Weight: 6'3", 313 How is the fit?Defensive tackle has been a hole for the Broncos for the last couple of seasons.They re-signed Kevin Vickerson and picked up Terrance Knighton in free agency during this offseason. Williams is a good value at...
Meet the Broncos 1st Round Pick Sylvester Williams
Meet the Denver Broncos first round pick Sylvester Williams
Overview
Williams thought he was done with football after high school, as he only played one season and wasn’t on anyone’s radar as a recruit. In fact, he nearly dropped out of high school because he wasn’t going to class. But after working at a factory (Modine Manufacturing Company, whose products include vehicle...
And with 28th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Denver Broncos select…
Sylvester Williams DT from the University of North Carolina. I like that he did it in a non-traditional way. Again more big men being picked in the first round. How important is that line now.
Williams played football for one season in high school, and started only one game. Not being recruited by college programs, he assembled radiator parts for 18-wheelers before deciding...
First Round NFL Draft Grades: Denver Broncos
PICK: Sylvester Williams, DT, North CarolinaANALYSIS: As Mel Kiper just said, Williams was the last of the big 4 defensive tackles. Williams has been mocked as high as 18 to the Cowboys, but this is a better area for him. Denver was certainly in need of a DT, and I think the decision came down to Williams or DE Tank Carradine. Both are decent value's here, so they had a tough...
Broncos Select North Carolina DT Sylvester Williams (Rd.1, No.28)
With the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Broncos select North Carolina DT Sylvester Williams. For all the (justified) hype Sharrif Floyd and Sheldon Richardson have received, Sylvester Williams is every bit the same level of prospect at DT. He possesses an outstanding first step and excellent instincts, which allow him to constantly penetrate gaps and threaten the backfield...
Draft Profile: Sylvester Williams' Age Pushes Him To Cowboys' Board
The following is the 4th in a series of draft profiles for the 1st round pick for the Dallas Cowboys. These profiles are put together with the specific needs of the Cowboys in mind, and is an attempt to examine their resumes and game tape to get an idea of who might fit in best with Dallas come draft day. Surely, circumstances will dictate what actually happens on that day, but we...
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April 15, 2013
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NFL Draft Prospect: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
North Carolina DT Sylvester Williams
Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: Defensive Tackle Sylvester Williams
Player Information:
Sylvester Williams, Defensive Tackle, University of North Carolina
6’3″, 305 pounds
Hometown: Jefferson City, MO
STATS
NFL Combine:
40 time: 4.99
225-pound bench: 27 reps
Vertical: 26 1/2″
News and Notes:
After nearly giving up on...
Elder – Sylvester Williams scouting report
Sylvester Williams/North Carolina: Skills/Attributes: Consistently gets his hands up to disrupt throwing lanes. Lacks closing speed, if he gets into a footrace to try and get his man, he will lose. Very effective penetrator as a rusher, utilizes powerful hands, leverage, and a variety of moves to get where he wants to go. Does [...]
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