2019 NFL Draft big board: Wild Card-round edition

By Jeremy Wohlfart | Jan 5, 2019

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a sack against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 01: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after sacking Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs (not pictured) in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 01: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after sacking Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs (not pictured) in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Niner Noise Big Board: Top 5

No. 2: Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

By far, the most popular choice for 49ers fans is for the team to take Allen. It’s a good camp to be in.

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I, however, have been vocal on being in the Quinnen Williams camp. I’ve literally devoted an article to it and I am passionate in this stance.

Williams, to me, is one of the blue chippers in this draft. He has insane pass-rushing talent that shame almost any defensive end, is astonishingly fast for a man his size and possesses the strength to throw men around. Williams is a man few in college dare try to block one on one, because it simply is a one-sided contest.

Williams also enjoys incredible acceleration in his burst. It’s rare to see an interior lineman with such a devastating blend of speed, skill, power, IQ and acceleration in his game. You could make a case that putting him at No. 2 is underrating him.

Whoever picks up Williams will upgrade their defense by a very considerable degree.