Cleveland Browns: 3 Potential third-day wide receiver gems
By Randy Gurzi
1. Preston Williams, Colorado State
Another player with some red flags comes in as our No. 1 potential gem. Preston Williams was originally a member of the Tennessee Volunteers but managed just 16 receptions in seven games between the 2015 and 2016 seasons. His short time with the Volunteers was due to a torn ACL and a suspension for a domestic altercation.
After transferring to Colorado State, Williams was able to finally get on the field for a full season in 2018. Playing 12 games for CSU, he was able to show the skills that made him a highly-touted recruit for the Vols a few years prior.
The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Williams had 96 catches for 1,345 yards and 14 touchdowns. While those numbers were impressive, they would have meant much more had he done them while playing for Tennessee in the SEC. Even though he did end up playing in the Mountain West, Williams showed enough to land with an NFL team this season — the question becomes when will someone be willing to draft him.
Outside of the red flags, consistency is a big concern for Williams that pushes him down many boards. He can go out on one minute and make a fantastic play on the ball, then follow it up on the next snap with an unfortunate drop.
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Still, he’s a big-bodied target with a lot of natural talent. Should he be on the board during the third day — preferably Round 5 — he could end up being a good project player that might develop into a legitimate option outside.