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Mike Williams, (wide receiver, born 1984)
NFL draft preview: Wide receivers
NFL draft preview: Wide receivers

Seventh in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Cornerbacks. This is a deep group of wide receivers. There are considerably more draftable players than at any other position. As a result, the order in which they are taken will depend as much on scheme fit as anything else. Many of the down-the-line prospects lack size and might not appeal to many teams. The best 1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State, 6-1, 207. He has size, speed and athleticism and shows excellent strength and body control, allowing him to play bigger than he is. Blackmon runs good routes and knows how to shake a defender. He is a fluid player who can make sharp cuts. His ball skills are excellent. He does not...