Mike Williams displayed an impressive skill set as a starter from day one and along with QB Josh Freeman led the Bucs to a 10-6 record. He was drafted in the 4th round. What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Williams:
Williams, Mike Syracuse 6014 221 4.55
Two-year starter. Quit the team after seven games in 2009. An
enigma with talent. A hand catcher with decent arm length.
Plays big. Aggressive to the ball in the air. Big target on crossing
routes. Good receiving skills. Soft and dependable hands. A
possession receiver, not a deep vertical threat. Snatches the
quick passes out of the air and gets up the field. Good run after
catch ability. Did not play with any consistent passers in his
career. Can make the off target catch. Needs pattern refinement,
but plays with an ease of movement. Has the size, hands, and
talent to play on Sunday but has more questions than answers
for his career. Off field red flags need to be cleared up. High
maintenance receiver. Missed the 2008 season with academic
issues. It’s anybody’s guess where he will be drafted, if at all, after
his checkered college career. In 2009 he had 49 catches, 746 yards,
15.2 average, and 6 touchdowns. Career marks include 133 catches,
2044 yards, 15.4 average, and 20 touchdowns. OSR:21/37. Fourth/
fifth round. (A-32 1/2, H-9 1/4, VJ-33.5, SS-4.32).