Top Prospect, LSU CB Greedy Williams Declares for 2019 NFL Draft
LSU cornerback Greedy Williams, considered to be a premier defensive prospect, announced he will declare for the 2019 NFL draft on Sunday.
"I have been blessed by God with a beautiful and supportive family," Williams said in a statement. "... It is with those abundant blessings in my mind that I have chosen to puruse the opportunity to play professional football in the National Football League by making myself eligible for the 2019 Draft."
NFL Draft 2019 Position Primers: Greedy Williams, Deandre Baker Lead Defensive Backs
Williams, who turns 21 on Monday, is listed at 6'3" and 184 pounds. He was named a Thorpe Award semifinalist this season. Last year, he was named to the AP All-American Third Team, All-SEC Freshman and All-SEC First Team.
Through 10 games this season, Williams allowed opposing passers to complete just 40.7% of throws against him (eighth among Power 5 cornerbacks), broke up nine passes and recorded two interceptions.
