Elite Defensive Tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft

#1 Quinnen Williams (Alabama Crimson Tide)

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Alabama is one of the major producers of excellent pro prospects and freak athletes especially on the interior of the defensive line. Defensive tackles Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen, D'Ron Payne have all been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, this year another player looks destined to join that list.

Quinnen Williams, an Alabama native, decommitted from Auburn University to join the Crimson Tide in 2016. He redshirted his first year in Alabama and made his first start under Nick Saban in 2017, playing a small yet pivotal role in Alabama's 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship victory over Georgia.

His breakout season though came in 2018 when he landed himself a place on the starting lineup. In total that season, he racked up 71 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks, leading his side to the SEC title. He was a unanimous All-American and a First-Team All-SEC.

Williams is a rare prospect with his interior pass-rush ability. He's really quick off the snap, hurrying the offensive line with pure speed. He shows off his impressive technique by displaying his ridiculously destructive hand usage and pass-rushing moves like the hip tosses, swim move and more, usually leaving linemen in dust with his decisive moves. A highly enthusiastic player with a relentless motor, Williams plays from whistle to whistle and tries to impose himself on his opponents on every snap.

The only drawback with Williams is his lack of experience as a starter, he has only one full season as a starter under his belt. But his talent and potential clearly outweigh the cons and he should be a top-5 pick come Thursday.