At $63 million over three years ($21 million annually) with $45 million guaranteed the New York Giants this offseason bestowed upon Leonard Williams a contract that carries the expectation he will perform like an elite, difference-making defensive lineman.
Williams did that in 2020 with career bests in sacks (11.5), tackles for loss (14), quarterback hits (30), and hurries (12). He finished fifth in the league among 53 qualifying interior defensive lineman in pass rush pressure percentage (7.8) and 15th in pass rush win rate (14.3 percent).
The 2020 season was, by far, the most productive of Williams’ six-year NFL career.