Leonard Williams: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on DT's NFL Draft Stock

Leonard Williams is one of the top defensive linemen available in this year's draft and one of the top prospects available at any position. Now, rumors are starting to heat up as to where the former USC defensive tackle might be selected.

Continue for updates.

---

Cole: Browns Have Interest in Trading Up for Williams

Tuesday, April 28

Jason Cole of Bleacher Report passed along what he was hearing regarding Cleveland's interest in Williams:

---

Falcons Could Trade Up for Williams

Tuesday, April 28

ESPN's Vaughn McClure reported that the Falcons could be interested in trading up to draft Williams.  

---

Wyatt: "I Don't See" Titans Drafting Williams

Monday, April 27

Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean weighed in on Williams possibly landing in Nashville, saying: "I see USC's Leonard Williams to #Titans in a lot of mock drafts. He's a great player, but I don't see that happening."

On April 22, Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms explained why it makes sense for the Titans to select Williams:

---

Williams Has Visits Set with Falcons, Jets, Redskins

Thursday, April 16

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Williams will visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. Rapoport added that he will also visit with the New York Jets on Monday before meeting with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday.

---

Cole: Raiders Would Love Williams to Fall to Them

Friday, April 10

Cole reported that the Raiders would love to see Williams slip to them in the draft:

On April 1, Cole reported that the Raiders could look to trade up to make sure they land their top target in Williams:

Simms weighed in on whether the Raiders should make the move for Williams:

---

Williams Seen as Can't-Miss Player

Monday, April 6

Cole reported on what he was hearing regarding Williams' perception around the league in the build up to the NFL draft:

---

Pro Player Comparison for Williams

Thursday, April 2

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller broke down the best pro player comparison for Williams: 

When Williams is on top of his game, he might be the most dominant defensive player in this draft. He proved as much in this year's Holiday Bowl against Nebraska, accumulating nine tackles and a sack in USC's 45-42 win. 

On the season, he finished with 80 tackles and seven sacks. Those are big numbers for an interior player on the defensive line.

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com thinks he'll make an instant impact 

"

I believe USC end Leonard Williams is the only defender capable of having an immediate impact on a franchise's fortunes from Day 1. Sure, there are others in the class with the potential to deliver occasional 'splash' plays, but there isn't another defender with the talent, physical tools and energy to make a difference on every snap.

"

Interior lineman who can completely dominate a game and rush the passer are pretty rare. It's why Ndamukong Suh is about to be a very rich man on the free agent market. While there are sometimes questions about Williams' consistency or motor, the fact that he has the ability to dominate in that fashion will make him a very hot property at this year's draft.

Frankly, it will be surprising he he drop out of the top three picks. While all of the buzz is about Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston at this year's draft, Williams may end up becoming this class' top player at the next level.