A couple notes from http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/201...t-shrine-game/
Top Performer, West Defense: Xavier Williams, DT, Northern Iowa
There were at least five defensive linemen who made a real case for being the Shrine Game’s best player this week, but my vote goes to Northern Iowa defensive tackle Xavier Williams.
Williams stood out all week, both in practices and in Saturday’s game, for his quickness off the snap. He was consistently the first player into the backfield as he displayed a great first step and the acceleration to quickly close on a quarterback or running back. Combining that explosiveness with the power to drive a blocker back as well as solid use of hands, Williams consistently won his battles against opposing offensive linemen.
The only blemish on Williams this week, which also came back to bite him once for a penalty in the game, is that he has a tendency to go offsides because he regularly tries to jump the snap (h/t John Owning of Draft Breakdown for pointing this out). Nonetheless, Williams validated his skill set this week after a highly productive collegiate career. He has solidified himself as a potential third- or fourth-round draft pick
Top Performer, West Defense: Xavier Williams, DT, Northern Iowa
There were at least five defensive linemen who made a real case for being the Shrine Game’s best player this week, but my vote goes to Northern Iowa defensive tackle Xavier Williams.
Williams stood out all week, both in practices and in Saturday’s game, for his quickness off the snap. He was consistently the first player into the backfield as he displayed a great first step and the acceleration to quickly close on a quarterback or running back. Combining that explosiveness with the power to drive a blocker back as well as solid use of hands, Williams consistently won his battles against opposing offensive linemen.
The only blemish on Williams this week, which also came back to bite him once for a penalty in the game, is that he has a tendency to go offsides because he regularly tries to jump the snap (h/t John Owning of Draft Breakdown for pointing this out). Nonetheless, Williams validated his skill set this week after a highly productive collegiate career. He has solidified himself as a potential third- or fourth-round draft pick
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