The comparisons already have begun.
Leonard Williams' breakout performance against the Falcons on Friday night earned the Jets rookie plenty of praise from his teammates.
"He's big," right guard Willie Colon said of Williams. "He's big-bodied. He's so young, he doesn't realize the potential he actually has.
"He has that Richard Seymour-type body," Colon added, referring to the seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion defensive tackle. "That prototype [body], and sky's the limit for the kid."
Williams, aka "Big Cat," delivered some big-time plays in front of the home crowd during Friday night's 30-22 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium.