FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Leonard Williams watched the draft from his home in New Jersey, eager to see how the quarterback drama would play out after months of buildup. He was joined by then-New York Jets teammate Claude Pelon, who also played college ball with Williams at USC. Naturally, the two hulking defensive linemen had a particular interest in a certain passer from their alma mater.
Recalling that fateful night, Williams started out with his best Roger Goodell impersonation.
"With the third pick in the 2018 NFL draft ...
"When he said Sam Darnold, we just freaked out," Williams said this week, smiling at the memory.