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CB P.J. Williams, Florida State -- For teams looking to copy the Seahawks mold, P.J. Williams should be in high demand. His size is somewhat relevant, as he's listed as 6'0", 196, but doesn't quite look that long. What really stands out is his press man coverage. The Seahawks defense is as good as it is because it reliably takes away QB's first looks, forcing them to take longer to pass which helps the passrush, and tackling well. Williams gets beat occasionally, but it almost always takes the WR forever to separate from him. He's physical all over the field, initiating contact at the line of scrimmage and using the sideline as an extra defender. He's able to stay in the hip pocket of receivers as he runs with them, despite lacking elite speed. Quarterbacks largely avoid throwing to him, and he's seemingly in the mix every single time they try. In the open field, Williams is an excellent tackler with a penchant for big hits. I was underwhelmed by his play against the run, but it wasn't bad, he just isn't the explosive presence that he is against the pass.
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