As talented as any 4th year receiver in the country, Syracuse's Mike Williams may struggle to be drafted as such after quitting the team this morning.
Williams, who missed the entire 2008 season due to suspicion of academic fraud, had been leading the Big East conference in catches per game (7) and receiving yards per game (106.57) despite having less than ideal talent around him. The 6-2, 212 pound Williams has surprising straight-line speed and lateral agility to elude defenders, making him one of the better after-the-catch receivers in the country. His 20 career touchdowns tie him with Marvin Harrison with second in Syracuse history.
Details are still coming, but Williams' disappointing decision is certain to drop him down draft boards. Williams was part of the first round mock I wrote for NFLDraftScout.com last week. Based on the initial conversations I've had with scouts regarding this announcement, however, Williams won't be on this week's update...
Syracuse WR Mike Williams quits the team
Posted on: November 2, 2009 2:13 pm
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