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College Football Playoff: 10 Best Players to watch

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) shakes off the tackle by a Pittsburgh Panthers defender during the first half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) shakes off the tackle by a Pittsburgh Panthers defender during the first half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Clemson finds itself back in the College Football Playoff for the second season in a row and will be looking to have a different ending to their playoff run than a season ago. In order to do that, wide receiver Mike Williams will be counted on to continue making the same type of plays that have made him a potential first round pick in the NFL Draft.

Paired with quarterback Deshaun Watson, the duo make one of if not the best QB, WR combinations in the the country. Williams had 1,171 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016; he is a big receiver who more often than not wins the battle for the football in the air, using that strong body that he has. Williams is without a doubt the best offensive weapon at Watson’s disposal in the Clemson offense. In order for Watson to be as effective as he can be at quarterback, then Williams has to be on top of his game.

Williams won’t find the easiest matchup in the Ohio State secondary, but he has the talent to be able to overcome the secondary of the Buckeyes and be one of the standout players to watch in the playoffs. Keep an eye on the Clemson wide receiver this Saturday.

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