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2017 NFL Draft Comparisons: Prospect-Player Matches

By Jon Dove

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Prospect: Mike Williams, Clemson

Comparison: A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

A.J. Green is among the elite receivers in the NFL. He is squarely in the conversation as the top overall wide receiver in the league. His combination of size, length and leaping ability make him a nightmare for opposing defenders. Comparing Mike Williams to Green is obviously unfair to the former Clemson receiver.

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I’m not saying that Williams will establish himself as an elite receiver as early as Green did in his career. However, Williams is a big-bodied playmaker who flashes the potential to be nearly as effective as Green.

It’s the length and ability to win in contested situations that reminds me of Green. Williams is also a better athlete than he gets credit for. He’s a fluid mover who can run clean routes and shows enough speed to create separation.

The aggressive way he attacks the football is what’s going to make him an effective NFL player. It should also help him rack up a high number of touchdown catches and red zone targets. He doesn’t need a perfectly thrown ball in order to haul in passes.

It’s possible that I’m a little too high on Williams, but I don’t see any reason why he couldn’t develop into a true No. 1 receiver.

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