[CBFF] 2008 NFL Draft Preview: Chris Williams - Associated Content

[Jim Ferolie]

I don't care what the situation is with Benson. It would be criminal not to 
pick an OT with the talent in this draft.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Shannon" <tshanno at gmail.com>


>
> Chris Williams is a 6'6" 315lb senior offensive tackle out of
> Vanderbilt. NFL draftscout.com ranks him has the 3rd best offensive
> tackle in the 2008 NFL draft and project him as a first round draft
> pick. Fox Sports feels he is one of the most underrated. Fox stated:
> "Depending on the team, he could be the ideal fit." They called
> Williams "one of the best tackles in the draft on the move."
>
> Fox sports said his pass protection needs some work. However, most
> rookies have at least some part of their game to work on. He has great
> size, wing-span, and athletic ability to compensate for his weakness.
> Fox projects Williams as a first round pick and a potential NFL
> starter in 2008.
>
> Where will Chris Williams land in the draft? He is projected as a
> first round pick and several teams are looking for offensive line
> help. He could go as high as 12 by the Denver Broncos. The Carolina
> Panthers, Chicago Bears, or Detroit Lions could take Chris with pick
> 13, 14, or 15. The Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
> Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle
> Seahawks, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers,
> and New York Giants all could be interested in Chris Williams if he is
> still available when they pick. If for some reason Chris slips to the
> second round or these teams trade for a lower draft pick then the
> Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders,
> Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, or New
> Orleans Saints could be interested in taking him.
>
> Chris Williams has the tools to be a starting offensive tackle in the
> NFL. He is projected as a first round pick in this years draft and
> several teams could be interested in Chris Williams. Chris Williams is
> a name to watch during the middle of the first round.
>
> Sources:
> NFL Draftscout.com
> Fox Sports
>


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