Maxx Williams Is Rare Tight End Worthy of 1st-Round Pick

April 25, 2015   ·   Cian Fahey   ·   Jump to comments

Maxx Williams has conceded the spotlight.
NFL draft coverage has shifted its focus on Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and the rest of the projected top 10 picks. Williams was once thought of as a player who could potentially go in the first round of the draft, but it's hard to find multiple mock drafts that have him among the first 32 picks now.
Instead, the Minnesota tight end appears set to be selected in the second round.
Very little has happened since the college football season ended to suggest Williams is a worse player now. His combine performance was impressive, while his measurements were as expected, 6'4" and 249 pounds. The only notable negative came from an anonymous source who suggested to NFL.com that his character may be an issue.
It's difficult to put stock in what anonymous sources say about character. For one, they are hiding behind a veil of anonymity, and secondly, their opinion may be contradictory to that of the majority.
Williams' drop dow...

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