2017 NFL draft top 10 by position: WR

[RS12]

1. Mike Williams | Clemson
6-3 | 225 | Junior
Even after a scary neck injury cost him nearly the entire 2015 season, Williams came into 2016 as the consensus top pass-catcher in this year’s class. His performance this season has done nothing to knock him off that throne.


Scouting report: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson


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As a pro prospect, Williams checks every single box NFL scouts are looking for in a legitimate No. 1 receiver. He’s at his best in the red zone, where he uses his size, physicality, leaping ability and ball skills to dominate even the best defensive backs. He should be a top-10 lock in this year’s draft.

2. Corey Davis | Western Michigan
6-3 | 213 | Senior
One of the most productive receivers in college football history (326 receptions, 5,212 yards, 51 touchdowns), Davis would have been a fairly high pick in the 2016 draft, but decided to come back for his final year in Kalamazoo. It looks like he made the right call, as he leaves the Broncos as the most polished pass-catcher in this class, and a surefire first-round talent.


Corey Davis flashes 1st-round talent in MAC title game
Davis may not be as physical as Williams or as explosive as Washington’s John Ross, but he’s the more balanced and refined prospect of the three. His sharp routes and smooth technique set him apart, and he’s got enough of everything else to be an immediate impact player at the next level.

3. John Ross | Washington
5-11 | 190 | Junior
Don’t let his lack of size fool you; Ross is one of the most explosive playmakers in this entire draft, regardless of position. He’s been a huge reason for the Huskies’ run to the playoffs this season, and he’ll be a dangerous weapon in the NFL.


Washington's John Ross is a bad man
What Ross lacks in stature, he more than makes up for in every other area of his game. He’s a smart player who knows how to set up opposing corners with clean technique and sharp routes, and his elite speed will be a threat to any NFL secondary. The comparisons to DeSean Jackson and Antonio Brown make plenty of sense.

4. JuJu Smith-Schuster | USC
6-2 | 220 | Junior
If a physical pass-catcher with a thick frame and nasty demeanor is more your thing, Smith-Schuster is the guy for you. He’s not a burner who can take the top off the defense, but he’s a reliable chain-mover who makes his yards after the catch by running through would-be tacklers rather than away from them.


USC's JuJu Smith-Schuster hauls in three TDs in win over Arizona State
His 2016 production was down from his 2015 numbers (89 receptions, 1,454 yards, 10 touchdowns, but he still posted three multi-score games and needs just one touchdown in the Rose Bowl to give him double-digits in that category for the second straight year.

5. Isaiah Ford | Virginia Tech

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/12/10/2017-nfl-draft-top-10-by-position-wr/

 

[bodi]

just as soon get Kenny Golladay, Northern Illinois

 

[RandyOh]

I'm starting to like the idea of drafting Courtland Sutton out of SMU with our 2nd round pick. Scouts are saying he has the same kind of long striding speed as Josh Doctson. 6'3" 215lbs with 4.5 speed and great hands. Yes please.

 

[Rockdoc]

is he explosive. is 4.5 a true deep threat?
i like Ross
then washington from ok st later

 

[rockj7]

I'm starting to like the idea of drafting Courtland Sutton out of SMU with our 2nd round pick. Scouts are saying he has the same kind of long striding speed as Josh Doctson. 6'3" 215lbs with 4.5 speed and great hands. Yes please.

With Lucky turning into a fumble machine and getting suspended for violating team policy I wouldn't mind a speed demon also in the later half of the draft

 

[stilltheguru88]

Sutton def isn't a deep threat

 

[RandyOh]

is he explosive. is 4.5 a true deep threat?
i like Ross
then washington from ok st later

Hes pretty athletic and hard to tackle. Good route runner and great hands(has his very own falling down 1 handed catch). Will win the mass majority of jump balls. Not a burner but has more then enough speed to pair with his route running to get separation from his defender on long bombs. If he indeed does have the same speed as Josh Doctson then i can see many here being happy. I mean many wanted Doctson to replace Williams this last draft.

 

[RandyOh]

With Lucky turning into a fumble machine and getting suspended for violating team policy I wouldn't mind a speed demon also in the later half of the draft

I agree. draft a late round burner at WR or RB. Or attempt to sign Cordarrelle Patterson in free agency.

 

[RandyOh]

Sutton def isn't a deep threat

Def not a burner but if he runs a legit 4.5 40 and not a 40 in the 4.5's to pair with his route running, then he could be deep threat. Especially with his very effective stutter step. Would hope we keep Butler because Sutton can be moved to the slot as well. Having 2 hard to tackle receivers and a true burner all in at once from time to time could be a nightmare. Especially when u add Witten the safety blanket and Elliott who has been very effective turning short passes into huge gains.

 

[ghst187]

I'll say it, I'd take Ross with our first pick if he somehow lasts that long

As an alternative, what does everyone think about Curtis Samuel and Dede Westbrook. I like those guys a lot in the late second to fourth rounds