We continue our countdown with a player set to step into a full-time starting role for the first time in his career. Will the young safety be able to fill the shoes of the departed Reggie Nelson?
The 2016 season marks a point in time where the Cincinnati Bengals are showing the fanbase -- and players -- that they greatly trust their recent draft strategy. After letting some veteran starters leave for other opportunities this offseason, it's time for some young players to step into full-time starting roles for the first time in their careers.
Shawn Williams, a safety the team took in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, is a recent example of the team's trust in their process.