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5 players Philadelphia Eagles could select with first-round pick

By Ryan Quigley

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) reacts after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) reacts after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

The obvious need for the Eagles is wide receiver. Carson Wentz was forced to work with a historically terrible receiving corps in 2016 and that needs to change immediately. Mike Williams, one of the top receiver prospects in the draft, could be available when the Eagles make their selection and would instantly make the offense better.

At 6’3″ and 225 pounds, Williams is a big-bodied receiver with strong hands and a nice physical element to his game. Williams caught 98 balls for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior season at Clemson after missing almost all of the 2015 season with a neck injury. The injury could scare off some teams on draft day, putting the Eagles in prime position to nab him at 14 or 15 if they choose to take a wideout early.

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