NFL Draft prospects to watch in National Championship Game

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Mike Williams

WR, Clemson

There is little question as to who is the best wide receiver prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Clemson Tigers have been blessed to have Mike Williams on their roster during their recent run, and he has emerged as one of the best players in college football. While Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook was a Heisman finalist in 2016, Williams is going to be the receiver who makes the biggest impact at the NFL level.

Not only is Williams regarded as the best wide receiver prospect in this draft, but some feel he is the best receiver prospect we have seen in a long time. We have all seen the highlight reel catches, but Williams is the kind of player who gives his all on every play. Not only can he go and get the deep ball, but he goes over the middle, and his physical gifts make him someone you do not see come around very often.

Williams has incredible hands, and can make the kind of catches that only people like Odell Beckham Jr. can during games. He has elite speed, and his route-running really separates him from the other talent at his position in this draft. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the luxury of throwing the ball to Williams during his career, and it has turned both of them into first round talents.

There are plenty of teams that could use a true WR1 in next April’s draft, including a handful picking in the top ten picks. Williams is going to make an impact from day one at the next level, and the only real question is if he lands with a team that has a quarterback that can get him the ball. Playing at Clemson has turned him into a star, and the next step on his journey is going to be making those same highlight plays on Sunday.