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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) during the second half of the ACC Championship college football game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) during the second half of the ACC Championship college football game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

35. . WR. Clemson. Mike Williams. 6. player

Tennessee is one of the best up-and-coming teams in the NFL nowadays and you could argue that with another option at receiver, the Titans could have already locked up a playoff spot. However, Marcus Mariota is making do with what he has been provided with.

Rishard Matthews has been a breakout receiver for the Titans this season and tight end Delanie Walker is second on the team in terms of receiving yards. However, those two guys aren’t going to be clear No. 1 receivers for any team. Matthews is likely a No. 2 option and Walker is a top-tier tight end, but shouldn’t be the go-to guy.

Mike Williams could come in and be that No. 1 receiver that the Titans are searching for. The Clemson product has been the most impressive receiver in college football this year, in my opinion, especially since he’s coming off a major injury.

After missing all but one game in 2015 with a devastating neck injury, Williams has been incredible, catching 84 passes for 1,171 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s as sure-handed as they come and has nice size, standing 6-foot-3, 225 pounds. He also has good speed for his size and would be a deadly target for Mariota.

Defenses around the league, beware.

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