The New England Patriots made the peculiar decision last spring to trade up for Joejuan Williams in the NFL draft despite cornerback being a position of strength.
Williams had trouble finding the field last season behind Stephon Gilmore, JC Jackson, Jason McCourty and Jonathan Jones, playing just 80 defensive snaps as a rookie. Williams’ second season largely has been a repeat of his rookie year despite taking on a different role. Williams has covered tight ends while playing in the box as a safety and has been on the field for just 108 defensive snaps.