Leonard Williams to New York Jets: Full Draft Pick Breakdown

The New York Jets entered Thursday night with the No. 6 overall in the draft, and they walked away with the best player in the entire class. 

Leonard Williams is not just a future Pro Bowler—he also has the potential to be a top-three defensive lineman in the NFL. 

Williams was ranked as the top player on the big boards of Mel Kiper and CBS Sports, as well as the No. 2 overall prospect on Bleacher Report's Matt Miller's board. 

The 20-year-old was an absolute beast at the collegiate level, as he racked up 80 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception in 2014. 

Williams simply dominated opposing offensive linemen on the majority of snaps, and he required double-teams on a consistent basis. 

The USC Trojans product has all of the physical tools NFL teams could want from a defensive lineman. He possesses great size (6'5'', 302 pounds), power and length, as well as top-notch athleticism and quickness off the snap. He is an elite run-stopper and a dangerous pass-rusher, as he can beat opposing linemen with any of his many physical tools.

Williams also is as versatile as any player in this year's draft class. He is capable of lining up anywhere along the defensive line and making an immediate impact. His versatility is important, considering the defensive linemen who New York already possesses.

Gang Green now has the option of moving either Williams or Sheldon Richardson to tackle in the 3-4 alignment, or they could switch to a 4-3 base. It'll be interesting to see how head coach Todd Bowles works with the excess of talent he has up front. 

The Florida native does come with minor concerns. He dealt with some injuries during his time at Southern California, and he is raw for a player of his caliber. He needs to develop some more pass-rushing moves to consistently beat NFL linemen, and he has to learn how to get in the way of passing lanes and become a dangerous pass-batting threat. 

However, Williams is capable of addressing all those weaknesses in his game. His physical tools are simply too great for him not to succeed and emerge as a stud in the NFL. Moreover, he has shown a passion for the game throughout his life. 

Williams' talent level is reminiscent of some of the best defensive linemen of the last decade. He has been compared to Richard Seymour, Gerald McCoy and J.J. Watt. 

Gang Green didn't address a major need with the selection of Williams, but he adds an All-Pro-level talent to an already stacked defensive unit. He should be an effective starter from the get-go, no matter where he lines up. 

The Jets made the right pick at No. 6 overall. They could have gone with Vic Beasley to address the need of an edge-rusher, or Kevin White to add a much-needed deep threat to the passing game. However, players of Williams' talent level usually don't make it out of the top five. 

Mike Maccagnan hit a home run with his first selection as general manager, although he does have to address some of the team's bigger needs in the next few rounds of the draft. 

Grade: A