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Fantasy Football 2017: Top 10 rookie wide receiver fits

By James Simpson

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) gets away from Auburn Tigers defensive back Carlton Davis (6) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeats the Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) gets away from Auburn Tigers defensive back Carlton Davis (6) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeats the Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Chad Williams of Grambling State (84) catches a pass against safety Justin Evans of Texas A&M (14) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad wide receiver Chad Williams of Grambling State (84) catches a pass against safety Justin Evans of Texas A&M (14) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Chad Williams, Arizona Cardinals

Williams is a wildcard. You just need to head to YouTube to see what looks like 80s college tape – when it’s actually grainy footage from Grambling State. Analysts were surprised to see him taken in the third round, but the Cardinals have had success with small school players in this spot in recent years with David Johnson and John Brown.

Of Williams, head coach Bruce Arians said:

"“I don’t like slow guys. I don’t give a s–t how big they are. You’ve got to be able to run past people, and if you come in a big, strong, physical package, that’s even better.”"

We didn’t hear too much about Williams in the pre-draft process, and that’s partly because he wasn’t invited to the NFL combine due to legal issues before his senior season. However, he reportedly ran two sub-4.4 40-yard dashes at his pro day, so it’s no surprise Arizona was enamored.

With Michael Floyd gone and uncertainty on Brown’s future, Williams could contribute immediately across from Larry Fitzgerald. See how he develops over the summer, and if pencilled in as a starter, he could be worth stashing at the end of your rosters.

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