2017 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Offense
By Jon Dove
Wide Receiver
1. Mike Williams, Clemson
2. JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
3. Corey Davis, Western Michigan
4. John Ross, Washington
5. Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky
Clemson’s Mike Williams is a dynamic playmaker who features all the traits needed to excel in the NFL. His combination of size, speed and leaping ability make him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Williams is one of the more fluid athletes in this draft which helps him run clean and crisp routes.
JuJu Smith-Schuster got off to a slow start this year, but has come on strong as of late. His early season struggles had more to do with poor quarterback play than his own. Smith-Schuster is a big target who uses his frame to box out defenders.
Taywan Taylor is extremely underrated and belongs in the 1st round discussion. He has elite speed and the ability to make the tough catch in traffic.
He also as enough speed to stretch the field and create separation. Smith-Schuster could still claim the top spot in this ranking with a strong combine performance.
Corey Davis is an underrated prospect who is extremely explosive. He’s Western Michigan’s top playmaker who produces despite constantly facing double teams.
John Ross is a speedster who excels at taking the top off the defense. He is a constant threat to get behind the defense and haul in the deep ball. Ross needs some refinement as far as route running is concerned. He also needs to show more aggressiveness in jump ball situations.