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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a touchdown against 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: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a touchdown against 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: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Williams

WR, Clemson

The Chargers made the move to Los Angeles this off-season, and the 2017 will be their first outside of San Diego in over 55 years. Quarterback Philip Rivers has been the face of the franchise since taking over for Drew Brees as the team’s starting quarterback, and played extremely well in a rough situation this past season. He should have his full compliment of players back next season, but adding a playmaker to the receiving corps has to be a priority.

In Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season, the Chargers lost their best weapon at wide receiver, as Keenan Allen suffered a torn ACL. Throughout his career, Allen has shown a propensity to be bitten by the injury bug, often leaving the Bolts short-handed at the wideout position. The team needs to address their depth at the position in April, and Mike Williams of Clemson looks like a perfect fit for La La Land.

Williams can do it all from the wide receiver position, and is going to instantly be a top option in any offense during his rookie season. He is the kind of receiver that will work perfectly with Rivers, and the Chargers have shown that they love to throw the ball. He is going to be a playmaker from day one in the NFL, and if the Chargers can get healthy, he just may be playing in the postseason in his first season with the team.

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