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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs the ball after a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs the ball after a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

WR. Clemson. Mike Williams. 5. player. 35.

What a tough end to the season it was for the Tennessee Titans. They closed out the year with a win, but it may as well have been a loss because Marcus Mariota broke his leg in the second-to-last game of the year, his second major injury in the NFL.

Mariota will be back, and when he is, the Titans should have a freshly-wrapped present waiting for him in the form of Mike Williams. The Clemson wide out has been arguably the best receiver in college football this year, outside of Dede Westbrook, and it seems like the Tigers just churn out NFL talent at this position every couple of years.

The Titans are lucky enough to get the Rams’ firs-round pick which was acquired via trade and that means they will get two in the first 20 picks.

Tennessee desperately needs more weapons in the receiving corps for Mariota as it seems like he relied on Delanie Walker, the team’s tight end, way too much this season. Adding a true No. 1 threat like Williams could change the look of the offense in a positive way.

Williams has 90 catches for 1,267 yards and 10 touchdowns this year and he has the perfect combination of size and speed.

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