100 in 100: Trent Williams (32 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Feb 12, 2010 1:00 PM PST in 100 in 100 (2010)

Trent Williams could very well be the most versatile offensive lineman entering the NFL this year. Some have argued that being versatile isn't the best thing in the world and have speculated that wanting to know too much dilute's their talent. While some feel this way, others feel opposite and that the versatility adds a bunch of value. Williams has played both Tackle positions as well as Guard. The general consensus has been that Williams played his best ball at the Right Tackle position. Williams is fairly athletic, he's big, strong and could very well be on his way to being a starter immediately in the NFL.

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After the jump, we'll take a look at some of Williams' highlights and also provide some projections...

In this video, Williams plays Left Tackle. Most people put the blame on Trent Williams for Bradford going down with the shoulder injury. While he missed the block and his assignment, it wasn't entirely his fault. There were a combination of things that materialized on that play. BYU had sent a blitz and Bradford turned his shoulder aimed straight toward the ground to and broke his fall with that.

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTIONS:

Williams gets good leverage when he engages in a block but as soon as he get's away from his opponent, or his opponent breaks free, he lacks the proper footwork to re-establish the block which makes him a liability in pass blocking sometimes. He can maul with the best of them which makes him a decent candidate for Right Tackle. I believe that he will be a 1st Round selection but I am not sure is all deserving of it. If he doesn't have a decent combine, then he could trickle his way down the draft board in to the early 2nd Round. For now, we will continue to say he is a 1st Rounder though. There is alos the possibility that Williams will be overdrafted due to specific teams needing a Right Tackle.

Possibilities -- 1st Round; Picks 16-32. Teams: Atlanta, Green Bay, Dallas, San Diego, Minnesota, New Orleans

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You don’t have San Francisco as a possible team. Do you think that there is no possibility that they will select him, or do you hope they won’t select him?

by jemaine on Feb 12, 2010 2:36 PM PST reply actions

not speaking for the author, but I hope they don't

though I have to admit it is a possibility

by microwave donut on Feb 12, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions

I suppose it’s possible, though, I left us off because I think it’s a bit high for Williams. IF we got him, I would hope that there would have been a trade-back involved in obtaining him toward the latter part of the 1st Round.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 12, 2010 2:42 PM PST up reply actions

He sounds like a 2nd round pick to me.

If LT potential is already being ruled out and he has some fundamental issues I cannot see why a team would reach. It clearly sounds like a team would be drafting a RT, not the 49ers presumed plan of drafting someone good enough to be LT but going to play him at RT.

by bignerd on Feb 12, 2010 3:41 PM PST reply actions

I'd be more interested in Bulaga than him

I kinda feel like we might be stuck with another Snyder-like T if we take him. BTW, it means little to nothing at the end of the day, but I’ve seen at least two mock drafts with us taking him in the 1st. However I’ve seen others with us taking Bulaga. I’d take the latter!

by Mangoman on Feb 12, 2010 3:57 PM PST reply actions

He's better than Snyder at run blocking.

I wouldn’t mind him late in the 1st or early in the 2nd (there would have to be a trade for this to happen though).

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 12, 2010 11:23 PM PST up reply actions

Bust written all over this guy

Really not sold on Williams. Looks lost half the time out there. Sure he can run block but it’s against college competition. Doesn’t seem like he dominates out there. Might be BPA in 2nd round but in 1st looks like a reach to me.

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by loudiamond on Feb 16, 2010 8:41 PM PST reply actions