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PODCAST: UA defensive lineman Quinnen Williams becoming top five draft pick

He has outplayed Ed Oliver of Houston in almost every defensive category for being the top-ranked defensive lineman prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Quinnen Williams, a redshirt sophomore, has exceeded expectations in becoming a dominant force for Alabama football this season. The 6-foot-4, 295-pound nose tackle has shocked college football analysts with his performance, as he’s totaled 55 tackles – including a team-high 34 solo stops, 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. He is second in quarterback pressures (nine) and has guided Alabama to being in the top-10 nationally in almost every major category on defense.