NFL Draft 2011, Round 6: Giants Select Jacquian Williams, OLB, South Florida

by Mike Farley on Apr 30, 2011 5:24 PM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

Maybe Jerry Reese really did realize how badly he needed to bolster the Giants' linebacking corps. after all. The Giants selected South Florida outside linebacker Jacquian Williams with their third sixth-round pick and the 202nd pick overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. Just 17 picks earlier, Reese selected Michigan State's Greg Jones, an inside linebacker. Reese is probably also hoping to strike gold again with another South Florida player to go along with last year's top pick, Jason Pierre-Paul.

Here is some information courtesy of NFL Draft Scout on Williams:

2010 ALL-BIG EAST CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): LB Jacquain Williams, USF, Sr., has been selected All-BIG EAST Second Team for the 2010 college football season as selected by a vote of the league's eight head football coaches. In his first season as a starter at linebacker, Williams, who is also a captain, led the team in tackles with 68 and TFL with 9.5. He picked his game up as the season went on and posted 41 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, an INT and a PBU over the final six games of the regular season.

I'd write more, but the Giants have a seventh-round pick coming. Actually they probably already chose him!

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Walterfootball finally gives giants a bad grade

D for this pick……I guess you can’t make everyone happy….lol

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

First questionable pick

NFL.com and Walterfootball both dont really know much about this guy… nfl didnt have him profiled at all and walter didnt have him being drafted

IRWT

by matth313 on Apr 30, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

A couple of other football sites didn't have him being drafted also

It’s hard to say a pick in the 6 round is a reach but i would have prefer either Tim Barnes center or Da’Scott rb……..I’m still happy with the first 5 picks.

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

No

But I can’t be mad at Reese for one pick i don’t like, 6 out of 7 isn’t bad.

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

herzlich

any one linking him to the gmen? worth a 7 round pick?

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

I'm hoping for

Weslye Saunders, Jake Kirkpatrick, or Shane Bannon (never seen him play, but I like what I hear about him: Wrecking ball of a FB. 6’1" 270)

by Raptor22 on Apr 30, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

grade

havent followed much of the critics i think reese is doing well…what are thoughts from the outside?

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I've see a LOT of A's and B+'s

WalterFootball has straight A’s up until the Williams pick (D)

by Raptor22 on Apr 30, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like

a quick and intense LB…

Warning: Highlight Video

Given the way Reese has performed so far, he’s got some equity built up.

by Raptor22 on Apr 30, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

A nice write up on him

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/04/south_florida_lb_jacquian_will.html

by wwalwyn on Apr 30, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

good stuff

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by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

ProFootballWeekly has him listed as the 44th ranked OLB.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

GO BULLS!!!!

Proudly wearing my JPP jersey as I type… This guy could be great, or could be average… USF is still a young program, he would have to adjust to the competition and that is all on him. He was everywhere on the field. More of a AP type of guy than a ray lewis type.

by Skii31 on Apr 30, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

A Giants -USF connection

We might not know him but the Giants scouts probably saw him while scouting JPP last year and Terrell Mcclain this year.

by wwalwyn on Apr 30, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

+1

you watch any USF game and this dude’s name gets called 20 times a game. A solid 6-7th round pick.

by Skii31 on Apr 30, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

why does everyone keep talking about walterfootball and their grades?

people should care less about those grades, so what if they gave him a D, they know as little about him as we do.

by Nfpdawg on Apr 30, 2011 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

we mention it

Cause he gave us A’s for almost all of our picks. :)

by Charles L on Apr 30, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I like him.

Athleticism appears to be off the charts but I think he is lacking in experience. I’m sure everyone knew who he was and the Giants probably swooped in and took him before the other vultures could. I’m intrigued.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

Could surprise and make the roster

but I see practice squad player. Don’t know him so this is speculation on my part.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

on the clock

by dank7 on Apr 30, 2011 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

who do we want here?

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

who the hell gave Dilfer a microphone?

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by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

at least they took it away from gruden

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

They both are terrible

Specially fast talker and loud moth Kiper

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

My spelling is bad today.....mouth

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Mario Fannin.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

what is happening???

sigh...

by nywins42 on Apr 30, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Dar Rel Scott huh?

not bad I gues

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by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

RB

by dank7 on Apr 30, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

from Maryland

by dank7 on Apr 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm excited about Da'rel Scott

Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleY7FV8Lhk

Looks fast in this video.

by Mr. Jamsackson on Apr 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

said fastest 40 time at combine 4.34

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Can catch the ball

potential 3rd down back if he sticks.

by Bino41 on Apr 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

That video doesn't show if he has any strength or power.

He has skinny legs for a bigger back though and fumbled 11 times in 3 years.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

That's a bit scary

But he could be a good change of pace guy with Jacobs…Fumbles can be fixed, look at AP in minnesota last year (not saying this guy is AP, but he used to fumble a lot more than he does now). Maybe he can put on some weight? idk but we haven’t had a player this fast in a while

by Mr. Jamsackson on Apr 30, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's another one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADjVJ3MKd8k&NR=1

Still doesn’t show much power but seems to fall forward a lot.

by Mr. Jamsackson on Apr 30, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

how did we not draft a punter?

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

why the hell would we draft a punter?

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by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

dodge?

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

undrafted free agents

by B-rod24 on Apr 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

He was a rookie who can bomb his punts. If he gets consistent we are good for a while

by Snowmanrt on Apr 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

my mom still loves Dodge

sigh...

by nywins42 on Apr 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

was meant more sarcastic based on dodge's performance last year

by KyleGMEN on Apr 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

we drafted him last yaer, remember?

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Why? We have a punter.

by Snowmanrt on Apr 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Da'Rell Scott

A track guy who is a fumbler and injury prone. I don’t expect him to stick.

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

sounds more like an Oakland Raider...

by Step up and make big plays on Apr 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He's also productive

average yards per carry in his career.

5.4, 5.0, and 5.8 yards per carry.

Lightning speed, can catch the football more of a 20-20 football player and not a short yardage guy, but we don’t need him to be a short yardage guy.

by EliManCrushing on Apr 30, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

looks like he can catch the ball

by mclaren_is_the_best on Apr 30, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

to get one of them, now

isn’t bad.

Speed is a good thing. Its just when you overvalue it that you get in trouble (which we don’t..considering we drafted Greg Jones and Tyler Sash in the 2nd).

…wait…we drafted Greg Jones AND Tyler Sash? In the What???

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Speed doesn't slump

The Cowboys are too pitiful to hate anymore but I enjoy it.

by MtSpider43 on Apr 30, 2011 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

he's a good third down guy

by B-rod24 on Apr 30, 2011 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

Yes

Finally….Great pick by the giants and another steal also, specially in the 7 round. This was the only pick that Reese made that was on my mock draft board, just not this late. Grade A

by Jermal on Apr 30, 2011 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

I called Austin, Jones, and Scott

about last month but jus like you i was off with where they’d get taken( well mostly just Jones)

by Gmen_Fan_Forever on Apr 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

A late 6th rounder won't boost our linebacker corps...

by mclaren_is_the_best on Apr 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

Have to hope we go after Tulloch or Ruud

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2011 Mets- Rock bottom: We haven't reached it yet

by Syler on Apr 30, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes

I think we’re filling needs in Free Agency

by gmen2thebowl on Apr 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Could Jacquain Williams be an in the box safety?

by Robin's-meats-and-vegetables on Apr 30, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

Exactly

Deon Grant role but mainly big time special teams

by gmen2thebowl on Apr 30, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Reese the BEAST

Williams is going to play the Chad Jones role 6’5 230 4.5, plus it looks like Reese wanted special teamers big time and we got some really solid ones like Tyler Sash

but Da’Rel Scott in the 7th wow!!!Greg Jones in the 6th wow!!!Prince at 19 wow!!!Austin at 52 WOW WOW!!!James Brewer big upside nice value pick!

by gmen2thebowl on Apr 30, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

No idea who this guy is

mmmmm.... delicious

by Cup Noodles on Apr 30, 2011 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

Ok. I asked Sideline Scouting about Jacuqin Williams

“Thought he’d go undrafted, has some good skills, but undersized. Will be good on special teams and can get in the backfield”

The key here is clearly “Will be good on special teams”

by EliManCrushing on Apr 30, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

I do remember watching him from USF

JPP piqued my interest in that team, and while he wasn’t on my radar (like it matters) I always noticed Williams on that defense.

He seemed to be the leader of that defense too, so that’s a good thing. I’d actually compare him to Gerris Wilkinson, who was actually pretty good early in his career when he was healthy.

He’s got a large wingspan and is very fast. Special teamer for sure, but I think he’ll be a ‘favorite’ in camp/preseason just like Adrian Tracy was. Hopefuly he doesn’t get hurt.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions

In that highlights video they showed him play special teams in college. So he knows how to play. I don’t think he would ever play on defense unless theres a lot of injuries.

by mclaren_is_the_best on Apr 30, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Jacquain Williams went to the same JUCO as JPP did and then also went to USF as JPP did.

wilddre22: why does everyone bring up Vick like its a given that that’s what EVERY player will do and respond from a prison sentence.

andiamo708: I have no clue... like going to prison is like going to LSU or something….

by GhostDini on Apr 30, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

you know damn well they looked at JPP's JUCO tapes

so given that, and that they played on the same team you can see that when they were looking at JPP they pointed out “hey..who the hell is THIS”?

I remember Williams being that dude that was all over the field for USF. Didn’t really think of him as far as the draft, but I know he can play.

Seems like the Adrian Tracy pick of last year. Just that dude they kept tabs on and felt that there was something there. Hopefully he doesn’t get injured like Tracy.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Apr 30, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions