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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Defense rules the day

By Brad Weiss

Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 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) celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 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 first wide receiver off of the board should go to the Buffalo Bills, who will be looking to strengthen that position with the No. 10 pick in the draft. Mike Williams of Clemson is the best wideout prospect in this draft, and showed during his time with the Tigers that he is as clutch as they come. The Bills have a brand new head coach this season, as Sean McDermott will get his first shot at being the man in charge at the NFL level, so being able to move the ball consistently is going to be key.

One big question this offseason has been what the team will do with Tyrod Taylor, who was expected to receive a big payday. Instead, Taylor restructured his contract to stay with the team, giving McDermott a very solid quarterback under center in 2017. The Bills lost Robert Woods to free agency this offseason, so bringing in a wide receiver is crucial, and Williams certainly fits the mold of an elite NFL wideout.

Currently, the top wide receiver on the Bills is Sammy Watkins, who has struggled to stay healthy during his NFL career. The addition of a player of Williams’ skill would take a lot of the pressure off of Watkins on offense, which should lead to him not being double-teamed so much. Williams can take over a game, and in a division where your only shot is a Wild Card, the Bills need to bring in as many playmakers as they can this offseason.

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