OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Rookie third-round pick Tim Williams showed off his explosiveness and quickness in the Baltimore Ravens' first practice in pads at this year's training camp.

In the pass-rush drills, Williams beat starting tackles Ronnie Stanley and James Hurst as well as backup Stephane Nembot.

"He looks like the guy we drafted," defensive coordinator Dean Pees said.

Williams got around Hurst by simply beating him on an outside move. He flew past Nembot so quickly on an inside move that Nembot never got a hand on him.

The most impressive moment was when Williams got a great jump off the ball and went inside to get past Stanley, the No. 6 pick in last year's draft.

"Basically it’s just going up there and knowing what you’re going to do and having confidence in your move and confidence in your ability," Williams said.

Some of that confidence was instilled by defensive line coach Joe Cullen. They use film of top pass-rushers such as Justin Houston, Vic Beasley and Von Miller, and Williams takes bits and pieces from their game to incorporate into his.

"So, I have a model for what to do, and the pass-rushing thing is one," Williams said.

Williams lasted until the No. 78 overall pick because of issues off the field. He was arrested on a misdemeanor gun charge in September, and he acknowledged that he failed multiple drug tests at Alabama.

On the field, Williams was among the best pass-rushers in college football. He produced 19.5 sacks in his last two seasons for the Crimson Tide despite playing a situational role. Compare that to No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett, who totaled 21 sacks in his last two seasons.

Last December, former New York Giants coach Ray Perkins watched tape of Williams and compared him to Lawrence Taylor.

"I feel great," Williams said. "I’m out here with the guys and learning from guys like [Terrell] Suggs and see what his mindset is and what got him to the point where he is at in his career. It’s a learning experience."