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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Aftermath of Greatest Super Bowl

By Carl Cockerham

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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35. The Tennessee Titans are a big year from Marcus Mariota away from contending in the AFC. They already have the exotic smashmouth running game with a pretty good defense to stop opposing teams. For Mariota to have that big year, the Titans need to get him a WR1. <p>And with the No. 5 overall pick they got from the Los Angeles Rams, they can get him one. So with that pick, they get Clemson’s Mike Williams, who has everything Mariota needs in a WR1. At 6’3″, 220 pounds, with long arms and a high vertical leap, he provides a huge catch radius.</p> <p>He also uses that size and upper-body strength to effectively power through and shield off opponents on contested catches. So even when he doesn’t create much separation, he’s still considered open. Williams is also a load to bring down, making him dangerous after the catch.</p> <p>With Williams, Mariota’s numbers in the red-zone would be even better as he also improves on third down. The Titans would then be ready to win now after making this their No. 5 overall pick. They have the No. 18 overall pick to shore the lone weakness they have left on defense.</p>. WR. Clemson. Mike Williams. 5. player

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