NFL Draft: Clemson HC Dabo Swinney talks up Mike Williams

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney recently talked up his stud receiver Mike Williams, who he says is the most complete player they’ve had at WR…

Take a seat Sammy Watkins. Maybe next time, DeAndre Hopkins. Not this time, Martavis Bryant.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has seen his share of stud receivers in recent history at the school, but he’s not had a seasoned product like Mike Williams.

In a piece on NFL.com, Swinney is quoted as saying that Williams’ four years at the university have allowed him to really refine his game and become the best — or most NFL ready — wide receiver prospect Clemson has had.

“I think he’s the most complete (receiver) that we’ve had coming out. Of course, he’s (been) here four years, too. But I think he’s the most complete guy that we’ve had,” Swinney said. “He’s got similar attributes. (Hopkins) was still developing physically, still developing as a receiver. Obviously, he’s a great player. All those guys are first-round picks. But I think Mike is the biggest challenge (for defenses) of all of them, because of his combination — he’s 225 pounds, and can run, and change direction. He can sink his hips, he’s got (Hopkins’) ball skills. He’s incredibly intelligent. He’s passionate about the ball, about his technique, and the discipline of route-running, like Sammy was. He’s a load. He’s going to be a great, great, great pro.”

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Swinney continued to talk up Williams, who suffered a neck injury that forced him to miss nearly the entire 2015 season.

“I don’t need to see anyone else out there. There’s none better. I’ve made my living coaching wideouts forever, and there are none better. His size, his length, his toughness, his IQ, his speed and explosiveness, is rare. He’s a rare guy, and a blue-collar, low-maintenance country boy. He’s a simple kid and easy to coach. He’s a great one.”

A stud wide receiver who is easy to coach? You can pretty much count on all 32 NFL head coaches lining up for an opportunity to have that guy, except it’s going to be someone picking in the top 10 who gets the luxury.

Williams looked like a star very early in his collegiate career, and has only developed into an elite prospect since then. Many have him ranked as the top receiver on their big boards already, and nothing really figures to change that between now and the 2017 NFL Draft.

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