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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Williams

WR, Clemson

The Chargers said farewell to San Diego after 56 years with the city, making the move to Los Angeles for the 2017 NFL season. Unlike the Los Angeles Rams, who came back to L.A. for the 2016 campaign, the Bolts will head to Los Angeles with the talent to compete for a playoff spot right away. This past season saw the Chargers lose some very winnable games, and in the process, it cost head coach Mike McCoy his job.

While quarterback Philip Rivers was teary-eyed about leaving San Diego, do not expect that to translate to the field in 2017. Rivers is still a very solid NFL quarterback, and he should have his full disposal of weapons back next season. Keenan Allen suffered a torn ACL in the first game of the season, and Danny Woodhead and Melvin Gordon both battled injuries throughout the year.

Bringing in someone who can be a playmaker on the other side of Allen is a priority for the Chargers, and Clemson’s Mike Williams is one of the better wide receiver prospects we have seen in a long time. Williams proved during the Tigers’ National Championship win against Alabama that he can make all the plays, and despite playing with what looked like a concussion, was dominant against one of the best defenses in college football history. He would be perfect for LaLa Land, and the Chargers need a draft pick that is going to fill the seats.

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