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Arizona Cardinals first-round options in 2019 NFL Draft

By Sayre Bedinger

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half sack while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 03: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a second half sack while playing the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Quinnen Williams, DL, Alabama

The Cardinals may have Nick Bosa atop their draft board on the defensive side of the ball, but it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if Quinnen Williams was a 1a on that list.

While Bosa is an elite edge player who can move inside on passing downs in certain situations, Williams projects as an ideal 3T in the NFL (three technique, lined up over or shading the offensive guard) where his quickness can be devastating.

Just a redshirt sophomore, Williams broke out this past year for the Crimson Tide, racking up 71 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and eight sacks.

His quickness and power was simply too much for interior offensive linemen to handle all year.

One of my favorite qualities about Williams is his competitive fire. You can tell this guy wants to win every single rep in every game, and plays with his hair on fire but not recklessly.

He’s got such a high ceiling being such a young player, and the Cardinals could build their defense around him if they wanted.

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