He did not make the playoffs in the National Football League, but Quinnen Williams had an exceptional season for the New York Jets.
As a former University of Alabama standout, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft dominated opposing quarterbacks and running backs in his fourth year in the league. He posted a career-high 12 sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
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Williams led the Jets in sacks and shared the team in tackles for loss with his older brother, Quincy. Williams had 55 total tackles, four passes defended, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a blocked field goal. The 6-foot-3, 303-pounder is a superstar for the Jets, earning multiple individual awards. He got selected as the team’s most valuable player, named to his first Pro Bowl, made All-Pro First Team, and made All-NFL Team. The Pro Football Writers Associated awarded Williams the honor on defense.
New York picked up the fifth-year option on Williams’ contract, but he could play himself into a bigger deal.
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