New York Giants Draft: Looking back at 7 previous No. 7 NFL Draft picks

2017 NFL Draft: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson/Los Angeles Chargers

Looking to pair an elite receiver next to Keenan Allen, the Chargers decided to select Mike Williams 7th overall out of Clemson in the 2017 NFL Draft, and while he has had an up and down career so far, this season he proved how elite he can be.

After having an elite senior season at Clemson in which he caught 98 passes for 1,361 yards and 11 TD’s, Williams was drafted by the Chargers in hopes that the combination of him and Keenan Allen would become an elite tandem in the NFL, both receivers possessed massive size, with Keenan Allen being listed 6’2 and Williams being listed at 6’4, it seemed as if the Chargers would have two of the deadliest red zone receivers in the NFL for years to come.

However, Williams did not see the field much his rookie season, only playing in ten games and starting in one of them, this was due to a back injury he suffered during training camps. This led to him only catching 11 passes for 95 yards and 0 TD’s his rookie season, however, it was only uphill from here

After his rookie season, Williams would bounce back his sophomore season, catching 43 passes for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns, showing just how deadly his massive frame could be in the red zone. After back-to-back solid seasons, Williams would finally have his breakout season this year, racking up career highs in both receptions, and yards.

In 16 games played this season, Williams caught 76 passes for 1,146 yards and 9 touchdownbs, finally showcasing the potential he had to be an elite receiver in the NFL.

If Williams can keep this level of production up, the tandem of him and Keenan Allen has the potential to be one of the best in the entire NFL if they stay healthy.