Leonard Williams Secured High Grade at NFL Combine, Social Media Reacts

Leonard Williams was already projected to be among the top picks at the 2015 NFL draft, but his performance Sunday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis may have helped vault him into the top two.

The accolades flowed in when the former USC star posted a 5.01 unofficial time in the 40-yard dash, which was later confirmed to be even faster at 4.97 when the official times came in.

Williams is on the record wanting to join the Raiders, who own the No. 4 pick, but his elite size and athleticism will probably see him go higher. The Tennessee Titans at No. 2 have become a trendy pick for his eventual landing spot.

The standout defensive lineman was the talk of Indianapolis and the talk of social media. Here’s the best of Twitter’s reaction to Williams’ day:

These DT's had positive position workouts, IMO:
Leonard Williams/SC, Grady Jarrett/Clem, Ellis McCarthy/UCLA and Gabe Wright/Auburn.
— Phil Savage (@PhilSavage) February 22, 2015

"This guy may very well be the top pick in the draft." - @SteveMariucci on @USC_Athletics Leonard Williams #NFLCombine
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 22, 2015

"I think he has Hall of Fame talent." - @CFD22 comparison for @USC_Athletics Leonard Williams pic.twitter.com/pEi7fdU4uJ
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 22, 2015

"Leonard Williams (@LWtrojan94) to me is probably the best player in this draft..." - @SteveMariucci
— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) February 22, 2015

Leonard Williams with a 7.59 3-cone is absurd
— Pete Smith (@_PeteSmith_) February 22, 2015

Leonard Williams NFL combine: 40-Yard Dash: 4.97 seconds; Vertical jump: 29.5 inches; Broad jump: 106 Inches #USC pic.twitter.com/dJPoOfAkyS
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) February 22, 2015

Leonard Williams is extremely fun to watch in drills. Blend of size & explosiveness is impressive. Hands match his hips in bag drills
— Hawkeye Gamefilm (@hawkeyegamefilm) February 22, 2015

Very comfortable with my top two players, Jameis Winston and Leonard Williams.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 22, 2015

Southern Cal's Leonard Williams just ran a 5.01 in the 40. Solid time for a 302-pound D-lineman #nflcombine
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 22, 2015

NFC North source on DE Leonard Williams (USC): "He reminds me of Richard Seymour. Haven't seen a talent like Leonard in a while." #Combine
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) February 22, 2015

If that Leonard Williams comparison to Seymour is accurate, someone is getting a helluva player
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) February 22, 2015

DE/DT Leonard Williams runs 5.01/1.74 in the 40/10. Top two lock? I’m leaning yes if Winston goes No. 1.
— Dan Kadar (@ByDanKadar) February 22, 2015

It'd be a travesty if Titans Drafted Leonard Williams. To watch Leonard & Jurrell Casey languish in that archaic 2 gap D would be awful.
— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) February 22, 2015

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