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Is Leonard Williams ready to take next step, cash in with Jets?

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So far, through three seasons, Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams has, at times, lived up to his reputation as a former No. 6 overall draft pick.

But is he one of the NFL's elite defensive linemen? No, not yet.

Williams had three sacks as a rookie, and then seven in 2016, when he made the Pro Bowl. He managed just two sacks last season, though he was disruptive.

Williams last season had 25 quarterback hits, tied for seventh-most in the NFL. He had 19 quarterback hits in 2016 and 21 in 2015.