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Oct 4, 2015; London, United Kingdom; New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) tries to get past Miami Dolphins left guard Dallas Thomas (63) in Game 12 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium.The Jets defeated the Dolphins 27-14. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Leonard Williams, DL, Jets (1st round, 6th overall) The consensus best defensive player in this past year’s draft has been ‘as-advertised’ with the Jets so far this season, coming in and replacing Sheldon Richardson in the starting lineup while Richardson served a four-game suspension to open up the year.
Leonard Williams knifing inside the guard for a hit on Tannehill https://t.co/Glj44SxyHC
— i’m expert (@bantsby) October 8, 2015
So far this season, Williams has 24 tackles, five tackles for loss, and half a sack. The key here is that he’s contributing — in a big way — to one of the best defenses in the NFL right now and an ascending Jets team that has a legitimate chance at making the playoffs.
This is an impressive display of torque & hand strength from Leonard Williams vs Bitonio here controlling him at POA pic.twitter.com/JJUegZY0WG
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) September 15, 2015
The great news for Jets fans is also this — Williams was one of the youngest players in this year’s draft class. He’s barely reached the surface of his potential in this league.
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