Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)

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1. When was Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) born?
2. Where was Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) born?
3. What is the college football program?
4. What is the NFL draft year?
5. What position does Mike Williams play in football?
6. Why was Mike Williams chosen with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft?

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1. When was Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) born?October 4, 1994
2. Where was Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) born?Buffalo, New York
3. What is the college football program?Clemson Tigers
4. What is the NFL draft year?2017
5. What position does Mike Williams play in football?Mike Williams is a wide receiver in the NFL.
6. Why was Mike Williams chosen with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft?He was picked seventh overall in 2017 because he had a decorated college career at Clemson, showing speed, agility, and the ability to make critical plays.

Wide Receiver: An offensive player in American football responsible for running routes and catching passes from the quarterback.
NFL Draft: An annual event where teams select eligible college football players to join their professional rosters.
Contested Catch: A pass reception where the receiver must physically contend with a defensive player for possession of the ball.
Deep Threat: A player whose speed and ability to catch long passes poses a significant threat to the opposing team's secondary.