CHICAGO -- couldn't help smiling at the question from a reporter: says he's the best defensive player in the draft, how about you? "I respect his confidence," Williams said Wednesday following a "Play 60" event in Chicago. "I feel like every player is going to have to have that type of confidence to do well at the next level, but at the same time I feel like I Cody Allen Jersey 'm the best defensive player." What about the best player? "Yeah, I feel like I should be taken No. 1," he said with a smile. While the will likely deprive him of that opportunity Yan Gomes Jersey by taking a quarterback, the have been linked to Williams with the No. 2 overall pick. "I love the D-line coach (Giff Smith), we have a pretty good connection," he said when asked about the . "The defensive scheme they showed me, I feel like I'd fit in pretty well. With (defensive lineman) being from USC, I feel like he would be a good mentor for me." Williams told 's Chris We seling that he believes he fits in any defensive scheme. "I think I will flourish in whatever defensive front I play in. In a 3-4, I'll Abraham Almonte Jersey play defensive end. In a 4-3, I'll probably most likely want to play a D-tackle Larry Doby Jersey ," he said. The 20-year-old beast is considered by many to be the most talented player in the draft, including NFL Media's scouting experts and . But with skill position players expected to go early, Williams could fall down the draft.The 302-pound lineman said he's not worried where he lands, because it's not something he controls. Williams said growing up his mother was an fan and his dad a fan. When asked about the prospect of the taking him at No. 4, Williams broke out another smile. "I think that would be awesome to stay in California," he said. "I'd love to play for a fan base like that." Come Thursday night, he and the rest of his first-round mates will find out where their future lies. The latest Podcast and Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey breaks down the biggest rumors and storylines. Find more content on .