Mike Williams
American football wide receiver
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United States
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Played college football at Clemson University, where contributed to winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. Drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Has been recognized for remarkable receiving skills and has accumulated significant yardage in professional games.
Won the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship with Clemson
Drafted 7th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017
Achieved over 1,000 receiving yards in a season
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