NFLDraft101: Mike Williams (Syracuse) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Mike Williams
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Syracuse


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Syracuse
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 204
Birthdate: 05-18-1987
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (9)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 4th round with the #3 pick.
A first round talent who falls due to major character concerns. Tall receiver with great hands and #1 receiver talent.

Strengths

  • From a talent standpoint, one of the best receivers in the draft
  • Excellent combination of size and speed
  • Tremendous hands and body control.  High points the ball regularly
  • Dominated despite defenses geared to stop him
  • Physically gifted

Weaknesses

  • Major character question mark including quitting on the team and academic issues
  • Not a polished route runner
  • Does not get enough yards after catch
  • Maturity - concerns about his ability to handle the pressures of the pro game (on and off the field)
  • Poor work ethic
  • A 1st round talent who will be removed from many draft boards

News

Fantasy Football: Free Agency Quick Hits - Day 1 - Mar 14 (Zach Bohner)
Fantasy Football Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 15 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 18 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 14 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 9 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 13 Wide Receiver Rankings - Dec 1 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 12 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 24 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit Week 11 - Nov 17 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 11 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 17 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 10 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 11 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 9 Wide Receiver Rankings - Nov 6 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings - Oct 20 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit - Oct 14 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 6 Wide Receiver Rankings - Oct 13 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings - Oct 7 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings - Sep 30 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 3 Wide Receiver Rankings - Sep 24 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 2 Wide Receiver Rankings - Sep 16 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Wide Receiver Rankings - Aug 26 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Wide Receiver Rankings - Aug 26 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Quarterback Rankings - Aug 20 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Quarterback Rankings - Aug 20 (Doug Lancy)
Top 10 Prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft - Jun 10 (Jared Counterman)
2011 NFL Draft Pick Analysis: Which Positions Provide the Best Value - Mar 17 (Fran Duffy)
NFL Draft Slot Analysis: Do First Round Draft Slots Matter - Mar 13 (Fran Duffy)
Fantasy 101: Week 16 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Dec 20 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 15 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 14 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Dec 6 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 13 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Nov 28 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 11 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Nov 14 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 9 Pickups and Other Quick Hits. - Oct 31 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 8 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 24 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 7 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 17 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week 5 Quick Hits - Oct 10 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week Three Quick Hits - Sep 26 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Week Two Quick Hits - Sep 19 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: What We Learned From Week 1 - Sep 12 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: Risers and Fallers - Aug 30 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 32+ Thoughts As Drafts Come Into Focus - Aug 22 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Sleepers - Aug 1 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Tight End Rankings #1 - 20 - Jul 25 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #61 - 90 - Jul 18 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #31 - 60 - Jul 18 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: PRE-Pre-Season All_Rookie Team - Offense - May 15 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC South - May 7 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: 20 Bold Predictions For Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List - Jan 15 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: CJ Spiller Stepping to the Front of the RB Class - Nov 10 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Syracuse WR Mike Williams Calls It Quits - Nov 3 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Ndamukong Suh a Candidate for #1 Overall? - Oct 13 (Chris Maier)
Lions and Millen Part Ways - Sep 25 (Doug Lancy)
Grading the 2005 Draft: NFC North - Jun 5 (Chris Maier)

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