A year ago at this time, Quinnen Williams was just focused on getting on the field in college. Now he’s preparing to make his NFL debut. He smiled when reminded of how much his life has changed in 12 months.
“I definitely think about how far I came,” he said.
The Jets believe Williams still can go much further. It is why they took the hulking defensive lineman out of Alabama third overall in last April’s NFL draft.
Though Williams is unlikely to start, he will be a part of new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ rotation on the defensive line, a key part of what the Jets hope will be an improved pass rush.