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College Football Playoff: Five Players to Watch in the National Championship

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. WR Mike Williams, Clemson

After a brutal neck injury he suffered in 2015, Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams has made the long journey back to the playing field. And it’s paid off for him.

Williams caught a career-high 1,267 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns for the Tigers in 2016. He led all receivers in receiving yards in the Fiesta Bowl, catching six passes for 96 receiving yards.

Williams has 23 catches for 311 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in the Tigers’ last four games. He has over 100 receiving yards in five games this season. He caught 15 passes for a season-high 202 receiving yards and a touchdown in the team’s 43-42 loss to Pittsburgh back on November 12.

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At 6-foot-4, 220-pounds, Clemson will certainly look to stretch the field with Williams at wide receiver. He has emerged as Watson’s favorite target this season with a team-high 90 catches. He has at least five catches in the Tigers past four games as well. Look for Williams to be an X-Factor on offense for Clemson, National Championship be damn.

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