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Los Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Twitter Reacts to Mike Williams Selection

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Los Angeles Chargers take WR Mike Williams at No. 7 in 2017 NFL Draft - Matt Pagels
Williams, a clutch performer who gave it his all in the College Football National Championship game against Alabama (which was probably the same day GM Tom Telesco already made up his mind about taking him), is a big-bodied receiver that QB Philip Rivers hasn’t had since the Vincent Jackson days. Williams’ speed and ability to separate is a question mark going forward, but he will win those contested, jump-ball situations. He could be a touchdown machine for the Chargers.

Reaction to Mike Williams Pick - Hayley Elwood
With the seventh-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected wide receiver Mike Williams out of Clemson. Check out social media reactions to the pick.

Twitter reacts from Chargers’ selection of Mike Williams - Zach Rainey
With the No. 7 pick in the 2017 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams. Here’s the reaction social media had to the selection of the latest Tiger receiver to join the NFL ranks.

Los Angeles Chargers: Reaction to selection of WR Mike Williams - Travis Wakeman
Instead, general manager Tom Telesco chose to give Philip Rivers another weapon in the passing game to team with Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams, Travis Benjamin, Antonio Gates and Hunter Henry. Let’s take a look at some reactions to this pick from Twitter.

Chargers Select Wide Receiver Mike Williams as 7th Overall Pick - MJ Acosta
After a lengthy recovery he was cleared for contact and finished the 2016 season with 98 catches for 1,361 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, according to Clemson University Athletics.

Keenan Allen Offers Instant Reaction to Mike Williams Selection - Ricky Henne
“Oh, I’m hyped!” he said with palpable excitement. “I like him! I hope he’s ready to come in and make plays. Just do what he can do because he can really ball.”

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