Erik Walden
Ravens worked out Ohio State defensive end-linebacker Nate Williams, sources say
The Ravens have displayed steady interest in Ohio State defensive end-outside linebacker Nate Williams, according to league sources.
That includes having a private workout and meeting with him during the draft process.
Williams is a hybrid pass rusher at 6-foot-3, 242 pounds with 4.76 speed in the 40-yard dash.
At the NFL scouting combine, Williams bench pressed 225 pounds 24 times and recorded a 35-inch vertical leap. He also had a 9-5 broad jump, a 4.44 20-yard shuttle and a 6.99 three-cone drill.
Williams underwent microfracture and arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, but returned to record 40 tackles, three 1/2 for losses and two sacks as a senior...
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