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Nick Saban says Jets' Quinnen Williams is 'perfect' for today's NFL

Alabama coach Nick Saban believes Jets’ first-round pick Quinnen Williams is “perfect” for today’s NFL.

Saban coached Williams at Alabama and says his former player has all the tools to succeed at the next level.

“I think the thing is his initial quickness and his ability to use his hands, play with leverage, get off the blocks quickly,” Saban said on the NFL Network. “He’s athletic, so he’s a really good pass rusher. He’s not a gigantic, huge, overpowering guy, but the rest of it is perfect for this day and age of football.”

The Jets chose Williams with the No.