Sylvester Williams to Denver

[oldunclemark]

from Broncos.com

 

 

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (4-25-13) Just because the Broncos made an early splash in free agency by re-signing Kevin Vickerson and adding Terrance Knighton didn't mean that defensive tackle ceased to be a priority headed into the draft.

And even if Vickerson and Knighton are the two starting tackles -- and 2012 second-round pick Derek Wolfe sees his share of work on the inside, assuming he mimics his hybrid end/tackle role from last year -- there's going to be plenty of playing time waiting for Sylvester Williams, who becomes the first defensive tackle taken by the Broncos in the first round since Trevor Pryce in 1997.

Unlike Wolfe, Williams isn't going to swing between the inside and the outside; at 313 pounds, he's purely limited to the two inside spots, and his size is ideal for what Head Coach John Fox and Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio want from their defensive tackles.

"He's got short-area quickness, he's got good size (and) excellent body control, which you're looking for," Fox said. "He's got decent-length arms, so he's got all the physical tools that takes. Hopefully that carries over into production."

Williams has untapped growth potential. He didn't take up football until his senior year at Jefferson City (Mo.) High School, spent time working at a factory making radiator parts for diesel engines and had to walk on at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in order to continue playing before finding his stride and eventually earning a scholarship to North Carolina.

Williams knew he had to work on his conditioning, so he was often seen in the football facility in the early-morning hours, working to round himself into shape. It was grueling, but it beat being on the factory floor.

"I worked in that factory, and it showed me what hard work is," he said. "Being able to play football as a job is a blessing."

Williams' work ethic mirrors that of Wolfe, last year's top Broncos pick. But another notable attribute for Williams relative to his availability at No. 28 was his arm length: 33 1/2 inches, about what you want for a defensive tackle.

One of the potential reasons for Sharrif Floyd's descent from a potential top-five selection to the No. 23 choice of the Vikings was his arm length, which is 1 3/4 inches shorter than that of Williams'. Another was his lack of pass-rush production; Floyd had just three sacks last year; Williams had twice as many in spite of playing on a sprained ankle.

Floyd's unexpected plummet played into the Broncos' hands. They expected the Vikings to take a defensive tackle with either the 23rd or 25th selection, knowing Minnesota's needs and penchant for building a defense from the inside out. They figured that defensive tackle would be Williams -- if he fell that far.

"We actually had (Williams) not getting past Minnesota," Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway said. "And we probably did three or four (mock drafts), and he didn't get that deep a couple of times, either. So, it really kind of fell a little bit different.

"I think when you look at it, the things when you look at this draft, with (cornerback D.J.) Hayden going as early as he did (No. 12 to Oakland), and Floyd falling to where he did, and obviously that was the pick at Minnesota, so if anything changed, it was Hayden moving up and Floyd sliding, which is what pushed Sylvester to us."

Williams wasn't the only target in the Broncos' sights as the first round progressed. By the time the Broncos' selection was three picks away, Elway saw Williams, UCLA defensive end Datone Jones and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes still on the board.

Rhodes went to the Vikings at the 25th selection. Jones became a Packer one pick later.

"We knew we were going to get one of those; we didn't know who it was going to be," Elway said. "And then when Sylvester fell to us, like I said, we're thrilled to get him."

 

[chad72]

I did find a good article on his upbringing and path to the draft, here it is:

 

 

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-09-10/sylvester-williams-north-carolina-2013-nfl-draft-defensive-lineman

 

 

This young man made good decisions despite a tough life, I should add.

[bayone]

from Broncos.com

 

 dont need to repeat all u did

 

 

I did find a good article on his upbringing and path to the draft, here it is:

 

 

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-09-10/sylvester-williams-north-carolina-2013-nfl-draft-defensive-lineman

 

 

This young man made good decisions despite a tough life, I should add.

 

 

Most give this an A pick esp when go to individual; web sites, Value met need 

 

Gives Broncos an interior rush for first time in  decade

 

is usually first player off the snap hes that quick and is imensly striong, 1 knock on him is consistenct, flashes brilliance but occasjioally just not there, supposedly thats coachable and in a rotation wont mater as m,uch, Great work ethic

 

CBS SCOUT REPORT

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824167/sylvester-williams

Good Breakdown

 

http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/25/4268440/2013-nfl-draft-sylvester-williams-analysis

 

 

Film Study

http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/26/4268730/film-study-sylvester-williams

 

Watch this scientific eval, u will be amazed  

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=w9GZz4l2Sxs

[bayone]

DRAFT ANALYSIS:

"That makes sense to me. This is a kid that can immediately come in and start at defensive tackle. He can stay in the game on sub packages. With what they have inside, I think he's going to be a rotational guy that will get a lot of production." -- Mike Mayock

 

Plus FULL OVERVIEW 

 

http://www.nfl.com/d...iams?id=2539270

 

 

 

from Broncos.com

 

 

 

I did find a good article on his upbringing and path to the draft, here it is:

 

 

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-09-10/sylvester-williams-north-carolina-2013-nfl-draft-defensive-lineman

 

 

This young man made good decisions despite a tough life, I should add.

[DILLIGAFER]

Most give this an A pick esp when go to individual; web sites, Value met need

Gives Broncos an interior rush for first time in decade

is usually first player off the snap hes that quick and is imensly striong, 1 knock on him is consistenct, flashes brilliance but occasjioally just not there, supposedly thats coachable and in a rotation wont mater as m,uch, Great work ethic

CBS SCOUT REPORT

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824167/sylvester-williams

Good Breakdown

http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/25/4268440/2013-nfl-draft-sylvester-williams-analysis

Film Study

http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/26/4268730/film-study-sylvester-williams

Watch this scientific eval, u will be amazed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=w9GZz4l2Sxs

Daymn!! Beast mode!

[krunk]

Broncos having a good draft. Picked up Montee Ball too, he'll go great with Peyton.

[Larvage]

Found this funny:

1996:

Broncos Lost in the Divisional round to a lesser opponent (Jaguars) at home after having the best record in the league (13-3). Super Bowl was in New Orleans. Having an older QB in his late 30s (Elway 36).

Lose the starting DE in the offseason (Michael Dean Perry)

The following draft we take a guy by the name of Trevor Pryce a DT (last time we drafted a DT in the first round) 28th overall.

Win Super Bowl 32

FAST FORWARD

2012:

Lose to lesser opponent in the divisional round (Ravens) at home after having the best record in the league (13-3). Super Bowl was in New Orleans. Having a late older 30s QB (Manning 36).

Lose our starting DE in the offseason (Dumervil).

Draft 28th overall and pick up a DT (Sly Williams)

[chad72]

Found this funny:

1996:

Broncos Lost in the Divisional round to a lesser opponent (Jaguars) at home after having the best record in the league (13-3). Super Bowl was in New Orleans. Having an older QB in his late 30s (Elway 36).

Lose the starting DE in the offseason (Michael Dean Perry)

The following draft we take a guy by the name of Trevor Pryce a DT (last time we drafted a DT in the first round) 28th overall.

Win Super Bowl 32

FAST FORWARD

2012:

Lose to lesser opponent in the divisional round (Ravens) at home after having the best record in the league (13-3). Super Bowl was in New Orleans. Having a late older 30s QB (Manning 36).

Lose our starting DE in the offseason (Dumervil).

Draft 28th overall and pick up a DT (Sly Williams)

 

Welcome to the Colts forum!!! You will enjoy it here if you stick around.

 

You better hope Peyton can put his body on the line like Elway did though during the Broncos' first successful SB run, AND Montee Ball runs like Terrell Davis, though it is a fat chance of BOTH happening!!!

[The Peytonator]

I liked them getting Sly Williams. He was one of the guys I was looking at for us until we signed RJF. They should have a stout DT rotation.

 

I don't get the CB pick in the 3rd though. They already have 4 really good corners. Bailey is getting older but was still playing at a Pro Bowl level last year (sans the playoff game). Chris Harris turned out to be a mega find. Tony Carter stood out to me a lot. Then they signed DRC in the offseason. I know this is a passing league, and you can never have too many corners, but other than Woodyard they don't have crap for LBs that can cover. I would not be comfortable with Joe Mays as my MLB.