Chargers receiver Mike Williams made a jaw-dropping one-handed touchdown catch to give the Bolts a 17-7 lead over the Chiefs.
Mike Williams : Chargers | Stats | Fantasy | Net worth
Michael K. Williams (born October 4, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL).
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| Born: | October 4, 1994 Holly Hill, South Carolina |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
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| High school: | Lake Marion (Santee, South Carolina) |
| College: | Clemson (2013–2016) |
| NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Chargers seventh overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Williams attended Lake Marion High School & Technology Center in Santee, South Carolina, where he played on the football team.
He had 66 receptions for 1,296 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior, and he had 60 receptions for 1,395 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.
Williams was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.
Mike Williams Chargers
One hand, no problem. Chargers receiver Mike Williams made a jaw-dropping one-handed touchdown catch to give the Bolts a 17-7 lead over the Chiefs to open the second half.
Quarterback Justin Herbert threw a 15-yard dart to Williams, who made the diving catch with cornerback L’Jarius Sneed tight in coverage.
It’s the second one-handed touchdown catch of Williams’ six-year career.
For his first touchdown pass of the night, Herbert faked a handoff, then looked to his right, where he found fullback Zander Horvath for a 1-yard touchdown pass to give the team a 10-0 lead over the Chiefs to start the second quarter.
A seventh-round pick from Purdue, Horvath has now caught a touchdown pass in back-to-back games.
Stats
Coming out of Clemson, Williams was considered a top prospect and projected as a first round pick by the majority of draft experts and analysts.
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He attended the NFL Combine, but only performed the bench, vertical, and broad jump. He performed the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash at Clemson’s Pro Day and also ran positional drills.
Williams was ranked the best wide receiver in the draft by ESPN, the second best wide receiver by Pro Football Focus, the third best wide receiver by Sports Illustrated, and NFLDraftScout.com ranked him the third best wide receiver in the draft.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Williams in the first round with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the second wide receiver selected (No. 5, Corey Davis) in the draft.
Williams had a breakout season in 2021, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146) while scoring nine touchdowns.
He showed rapport with ascending Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, particularly to start the season, totaling six receiving touchdowns and 471 receiving yards in the Chargers’ first five games.
On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.
Fantasy
The moment I had dreaded came in one of the last of my preseason fantasy football drafts.
The fifth round arrived in the standard scoring, 2-QB league draft. I was looking for a No. 2 receiver, and the Los Angels Chargers’ Mike Williams was still available.
In other drafts, I had been available to avoid Williams with legitimate arguments for other players. There was always someone I preferred without reservation or another need I could address in those other drafts, but not so this time.
So, I had to decide — take the rollercoaster ride that is Mike Williams in fantasy football with its inevitable peaks and valleys. Williams’ talent and physical skills are undeniable.
Still, all of that comes with a Jekyll-and-Hyde (OK, it’s really closer to Mr. Hyde and the Invisible Man comparison) sort of production.
And it is maddening to fantasy owners who select Williams hoping for Mr. Hyde as part of a monstrous Chargers offense but suspect they’ll get the Invisible Man at least half the time.
Net worth
Mike Williams estimated net worth $5 million Dollars.
| Net Worth 2022 | $5 million |
| Per Month Income | Unknown |
| Per Year Income | Unknown |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.