Mike Williams seems to be the forgotten man at the top of this year’s rookie class. Despite being drafted ahead of every running back outside of Leonard Fournette, and being paired with one of the best in the game in Philip Rivers, it’s rare to see Williams breaking the top two or three of rookie rankings. Why is that? Has he simply been subjected to an unfair takedown in the dynasty community? Let’s explore Mike Williams’ dynasty value.
Name: Mike Williams
Position: Wide Receiver
Pro Team: Los Angeles Chargers
College Team: Clemson
Draft Status: Round One, Pick #7 Overall
Combine Review
- Height – 6’4″
- Weight – 218 lbs
- Hands – 9 3/8″
- Arm Length – 33 3/8″
- 40 yard dash – N/A
- Three cone drill – N/A
- Vertical Jump – 32.5 inch
- Broad Jump – 121.0 inch
Video Clip
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
Gain Instant Access to this article and much more.
Join DLF with a Monthly Subscription or Annual Membership.
Or, open a FanDuel account for only $10 and receive a FREE DLF Annual Membership!
Join DLF PremiumAlready a DLF Premium Member?
Log in now
Want more info about DLF Premium?
Find out more
James Simpson
James can be found on Twitter at @JS_Football
Latest posts by James Simpson (see all)
- Rookie SWOT: D’Onta Foreman - July 1, 2017
- Rookie SWOT: Jamaal Williams - June 9, 2017
- Dynasty Diaries: 12 team, Non-PPR, 2QB Rookie Draft - June 3, 2017
Charles
May 18, 2017 at 5:20 am
I keep finding myself feeling this guy is being under ranked, certainly not the sexy pick as some of the other rookies, but in most years he would easily be the wr1 of the class! Potentially great value at 1.5 or 1.6
James Simpson
May 18, 2017 at 5:31 am
I completely agree. He’s just not getting the love. Should make owners very happy.
Matt
May 18, 2017 at 8:55 am
Williams vs. Davis reminds me of Cooper vs. White. Just like then, I’ll take the guy who did it consistently against the best competition. Williams torched Bama and OSU. Cooper torched the SEC. While Williams was punking corners drafted in the first round where was Davis? Good luck to anyone who drafts KW 2.0.
K T
May 18, 2017 at 9:46 am
Except no one had White as their consensus 1.01…
Cooper was clearly better than White and clearly the 1.01. Also Cooper’s strength is his route running…which is what Davis does best.
Jason Spence
May 18, 2017 at 9:40 am
I have picks 1.1, 1.3, and 1.6. This is my biggest dilemma, do I go for two RBs, and pick Williams at 1.6, or is Corey Davis projected to be so much better, that I need to take Davis early. I think I’ll probably flip flop on this all Summer. I do believe that people have been pretty harsh on Mike Williams though. Rivers will definitely toss it up there for Williams to get.
James Simpson
May 21, 2017 at 7:04 am
I would probably take Davis at 1.01, and just see how it falls. If you believe he’s the best player, don’t pass on him simply because you think you’ll get another receiver later. If he’s your top player, take him and let the draft unfold.
Victor
May 19, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Bad advice on Hunter. He shared time with one of the greatest TEs of all time. His rookie performance at that position, which is incredibly difficult to learn, was one of the best in recent memory. Here are some rookie TE stats….Gronk 42/546/10, Gates 24/389/2, Graham 31/546/5, Henry 24/478/8. Seems on track as a top 5 option. I realize it’s fun to be contrarian but you perspective on him is based in nothingness. You act like he should have been #4 last year. I hope more people think like you so I can get him cheap.
James Simpson
May 21, 2017 at 7:01 am
To suggest it’s contrarian and based on nothingness I complete disagree with. It’s an opinion. I believe he’s being overvalued based on a high number of touchdowns last year, and there will more options outside of him to steal them away in the future.
He’s good, but I don’t believe he should be drafted ahead of Isaiah Crowell, Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota, Emmanuel Sanders, Ameer Abdullah and others in the top 100 when you can grab someone who could produce similar numbers at a cheaper cost.
That said, thanks for reading and I do always appreciate the feedback/comments 🙂
Victor
May 25, 2017 at 8:57 am
I’ve been reading the site since it was published and my expectations, which have been met, is that the writers, when taking such as absolute stance on a player and telling everyone to dump him asap without offering a single shred of evidence to back up your opinion just doesn’t belong. Do your research, present your pros and cons, then give your opinion. Which you’ve done on Williams in this article. You’re right, it’s your opinion, as this is mine but at least mine is grounded in research. Looking back at all the elite TE rookie years and how they developed, the situations they were drafted into, and their supporting cast. Henry is in the exact same situation as Gronk, Graham, Olsen, etc. Good QBs who favor TEs despite the team being absolutely loaded with pass catchers. Specifically NE and NO, they have always had loaded WR groups and constantly spread the ball around…..until they get a TE they like and then they feature that guy. His stats are in line with these other guy’s rookie years. Gates will hang it up this year. At that point he’s competing for targets with Allen and the 2 Williams, that later two eating at each other’s production, not Henry’s. And Benji is out of the picture. Gordon catches maybe 40 passes. Please write a separate article regarding Hunter and we can debate it there once you’ve laid out the research.
osubuckeyeman
May 20, 2017 at 5:22 am
I’ll tell you what I think is bringing down Mike Williams. The Treadwell hangover from last season is lingering for many dynasty owners. I think the recent burn figures in everyone’s mindset and people see them both as bigger body wideouts that win with catch radius not speed or precision routes. The landing spot in Los Angeles could have owners concerned with so many mouths to feed just not enough target share to go around.
I’m in the camp that draft capital and competition matters. LA also worked him a week prior to the draft and attempted to keep the visit on the down low. They have a plan for him. Tom Telesco has an extensive background in scouting which to me says something about how he feels about Williams and adds polish to the pick for me. Lastly who he put his numbers up against. The ACC, Bama and The Ohio State. The Buckeyes had 3 DBs go in the first round and could not stop Mike Williams. Clemson wideouts seem to play well against my beloved Buckeyes so maybe that is lingering for me. 🙂
Yung DOn
May 20, 2017 at 10:17 pm
So, you’re saying I need to add this guy to the bust-watch list?