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2019 NFL Draft Mock 3.0: What if the Redskins traded back?

By Ian Cummings

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers smiles following a 38-17 victory over the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers smiles following a 38-17 victory over the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

30. . Offensive Tackle. Alabama. Jonah Williams. 3. player

The New York Jets still have an offensive line problem, but now, with franchise quarterback Sam Darnold at the mercy of his blockers, that issue takes on compounded importance.

Many have mocked defensive players to the Jets with this pick, and with good reason; the Jets have plenty of room for talent on that side of the ball as well. But the Jets made a very expensive investment in Sam Darnold last year. They can’t have him standing in the pocket without a bookend to protect his blindside.

When Adam Gase first arrived in Miami, his Dolphins made the decision to draft Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil. Now, as the new head coach of the New York Jets, Gase will want the same kind of protection for his young quarterback. And when it comes to protection, Alabama’s Jonah Williams is very solid.

A former five-star recruit who started for three years as the Crimson Tide’s left tackle, Williams earned a reputation as an offensive lineman who simply doesn’t get beat. With a rangy 6-foot-5, 301-pound frame and nimble feet, Williams has what it takes to maximize his strength and minimize the impact of the edge rusher lining up across from him. His hand placement is precise and comes with a punch, and while he’s sometimes late, those fluctuations are few and far between.

Williams is a pro-ready tackle with room to grow and add to his already attractive resume. With an offensive coach now in New York, with a quarterback he needs to protect, Williams could suit up in green, come summer time.

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