2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mad Rush At Start For Top Defenders

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Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) sacks Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

23. New York Giants

31. A few months ago it was rumored the New York Giants heavily coveted Georgia outside linebacker Leonard Floyd. They felt his versatility and pass rush potential would be a great fit for their scheme under Steve Spanuolo. That dream never came true as Chicago jumped ahead of them to make that pick. Since then the team has continued searching for options at linebacker to help with their rush. Without much success. This represents their next big chance. <p>Tim Williams isn’t quite the athlete Floyd was, but he might be a more proven pass rusher. He’s shown that much with his consistent ability to harass the quarterback at Alabama. Coming off the edge with speed, bend and violence are his game but he has enough agility to move around and create mismatches. Spagnuolo is a guy who likes to do something like that. This could make the Giants front seven far more difficult to block.</p>. OLB. Alabama. Tim Williams . 23. player

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