Jonah Williams knocked for NFL Combine measurement, gets support from Pro Bowl tackle
By Adam Spencer
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The NFL Combine is underway in Indianapolis, with measurements and meetings taking place the next couple of days before the on-field tests take place over the weekend.
A potential first-round pick, Alabama OL Jonah Williams, is in Indy, and he’s already drawing some attention.
Per ESPN’s Todd McShay, Williams’ arms were a bit short, which he says makes it questionable whether Williams can stay at offensive tackle or be forced to move inside to guard:
Alabama OT Jonah Williams- 33 5/8” arms length. Doesn’t prevent him from playing OT in the NFL but certainly doesn’t help his cause. Ideally 34 1/2” or longer.
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) February 27, 2019
However, six-time Pro Bowl OT Joe Staley of the San Francisco 49ers saw McShay’s tweet and was quick to throw his support to the Alabama star:
? extending my 33 inch arms to show you that. Measurables are for the birds https://t.co/S1QMQFawBv
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 27, 2019
Williams is projected to be a first-round pick by almost every analyst with a mock draft. His game tape shows his skills, but the rest of this week in Indy will be important for his draft stock.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
