42. Trent Williams, OT, San Francisco 49ers
Returning from a year-long hiatus, Williams looked rejuvenated in 2020, and the 49ers handily rewarded the imposing left tackle by making him the highest-paid OL in NFL history. The performance that preceded the payday was flat-out dominant: per PFF, Williams played 957 snaps and allowed 19 pressures while grading out as the league’s best run-blocking tackle. Needless to say, the eight-time Pro Bowler is on another level, and the Niners offense stands to keep benefitting immensely from his presence. – Maya
For the last decade, Trent Williams has been one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL. First with the Washington Football Team and now with the San Francisco 49ers, Williams has made it to eight straight Pro Bowls and been a fixture on several playoff teams.
He’s a key cog to the San Francisco 49ers running game and the play-action that Head Coach Kyle Shannahan wants to run.
Though injuries have taken their toll, Williams is just 33 years old and has a chance to play in the league for a long time to come.
A skilled Oklahoma Sooner finds his way into the top 40.