Eagles add Milton Williams to defensive line in 3rd round

The Philadelphia Eagles selected defensive lineman Milton Williams out of Louisiana Tech at No. 73 in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Williams adds versatility to Philadelphia's defensive line with an ability to play on the edge or as an interior rusher.

The 22-year-old will likely see snaps in his rookie campaign as part of a rotation at defensive tackle behind Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave.

Draft profile

Key stats: 45 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery

If you're looking for upside, Williams is one to watch. The twitchy defender played on the edge to begin his career before moving inside last season. Williams was scary good at times in 2020, adding weight while maintaining his explosiveness. The issue was he didn't really utilize many pass-rush moves, often winning with pure strength and burst against inferior competition. Williams profiles as a versatile chess piece employed as an interior third-down rusher early on before receiving snaps on the edge after a bit of seasoning. Once coaches get their hands on him, look out.