Originally posted by Sims19849ers:
Originally posted by DeHubb:
Just wanting some understanding on this. I like Mike Williams dont get me wrong. But if Mike Williams is the highly sought after WR considerably across the board then why wasnt he a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award even with playing with one of the best QBs in college?
I think it's because they have so many different weapons. Clemson is loaded at the skill position and not just loaded with good college players, they are loaded with guys that will be playing in the NFL in the next couple of years. Mike Williams will have over 1,200 yards this year when it's all said and done but you also have Gallman who rushed for over 1,000, Watson who rushed for over 500, Jordan Leggett (will probably be a 2nd round pick) has over 600 yards receiving, Deon Cain (who will probably be a 1st or 2nd round pick when he comes out) has over 600 yards receiving, Artavis Scott (who will be a mid round pick) will have over 600 yards receiving plus you have their shifty slot guy, Renfrow. So they have weapons and ball distribution all over the field and as good as Williams is, he just doesn't get the targets like he would if we played somewhere else.
This. Watson was spoiled at the QB position this year with all those weapons. Mike Williams may be the top WR in the class, but he's not an elite prospect like Calvin Johnson, AJ Green, Julio Jones, Sammy Watkins, Mike Evans, or Amari Cooper. There are questions about his injury history and deep speed.
Here's a good article about Williams.
http://www.catscratchreader.com/2016/12/20/14007030/2017-nfl-draft-potential-panther-mike-williams