Carolina Panthers Trade Up Select Oklahoma's Daryl Williams

[gettlemanjack]

from an article on Williams a year ago, before the 2014 season began:

“Daryl truly has been remarkable as he stepped forward in the winter, spring and summer,” Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. “He’s been one of the best leaders I’ve been around in 16 years. He’s always been a bright, great worker, great teammate, but now he’s taken ownership of being a leader.”

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quarterback Trevor Knight said: “He was watching extra film every single day, on top of what we already had to do,” Knight said. “He was coming out early for practice, staying late for practice, really doing all the little things right. And it paid off for him.”

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defensive tackle Chuka Ndulue said: “I believe in my soul that Daryl is the best right tackle in the nation,” Ndulue said. “Going against him in practice every day makes me better as a player, because if I can hold my own against him I can hold my own against anyone in the country.”

http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/colleges-headlines/20140723-football-williams-grows-into-leader-at-ou.ece

[YoungPanthers89]

Love the pick but can't believe that Clemmings has slipped so far

[rodeo]

This is just a wonderful move.

 

btw we got a 92 value pick and gave up a total of 86.8 value.

[gettlemanjack]

“This is not a man you want to make angry,” said Oklahoma's other OT Tyrus Thompson, who goes 6-foot-5 and 336 pounds himself.

http://m.soonersports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=209689601&DB_OEM_ID=31000&

Oklahoma Asst. AD - Pete Moris @ PeteMoris

I wouldn't want to get on the bad side of Daryl Williams

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Daryl Williams is an experienced veteran at right tackle who projects as a starting-caliber player in the NFL.  While he lacks elite athletic traits to suggest All-Pro potential, he has the kind of size, length and baseline athleticism  to suggest above-average success as a starter.  He didn’t look good on an island during drills at the 2015 Senior Bowl, and that is likely to drop his stock a bit.  But on film, he plays with a tough, aggressive and intelligent style that teams will find appealing.   His scheme diversity is an added plus, as his all-around skill set will make him a fit in either a ZBS or in-line power game while also offering the kind of talent in pass protection to help keep a starting quarterback upright.  Daryl Williams won’t be the first tackle drafted, but he will have a long and reliable career as a solid starter on the right side for several years.

GRADE:  7.5 (Second Round

 

 

[CarolinaNCSU]

Something I like about the trade too...no more 7th round pick.

 

Get our comp picks in, and start working on those UDFA

[AceMan]

Very great trade up, like what I'm reading about Williams from draft sites

[KillerKat]

He wears #79 like Otah used to as well. He can get that number back after we cut Chris Scott.

[BigBoss]

Some tackle help for Cam? Alright! A WR and a OT for cam sounds great.

 

 

I'm not a giant fan of giving away 6 picks for 2 (net -4) but if we get playoff starters (NOT REGULAR STARTERS) then I am A okay with this.

 

 

He's getting the help for Cam.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

Best case scenario he's another Phil Loadholt, worst case he becomes a backup Guard

[swoonychic]

Boomer Sooner, baby!

[LUUUUUKE]

Some tackle help for Cam? Alright! A WR and a OT for cam sounds great.

I'm not a giant fan of giving away 6 picks for 2 (net -4) but if we get playoff starters (NOT REGULAR STARTERS) then I am A okay with this.

He's getting the help for Cam.

Ermmm, what's the difference between a regular starter and playoff starter? You know it's the same right?

[Ship]

According to press conference tweets Gettleman said Williams will get work on both LT and RT this summer.

[Carolina Cajun]

I'm sooooo happy!!!