History of Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994) in Timeline

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Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)

Mike Williams, born in 1994, is a former American football wide receiver who played eight seasons in the NFL. He played college football at Clemson. The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him seventh overall in 2017, and he primarily played for them. He also played for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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October 4, 1994: Michael K. Williams Born

On October 4, 1994, Michael K. Williams was born. He is an American former professional football wide receiver.

2013: Freshman Season at Clemson

In 2013, as a true freshman, Williams played in all 13 games, starting three. He had 20 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns.

2014: Sophomore Season at Clemson

In 2014, Williams returned as a starter for his sophomore year. He recorded 57 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns.

2015: Neck Fracture

In 2015, during the first game of the season against the Wofford Terriers, Williams fractured a bone in his neck after colliding with the goal post while catching a touchdown pass. He missed the rest of the season.

December 2016: Completed Bachelor's Degree

In December 2016, Williams completed his bachelor's degree in sociology.

January 10, 2017: Declared for the NFL Draft

On January 10, 2017, Williams announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL draft after Clemson's national championship win.

May 11, 2017: Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers

On May 11, 2017, Williams signed a four-year, $19.74 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including a $12.50 million signing bonus.

July 30, 2017: Expected to Miss Training Camp

On July 30, 2017, it was announced that Williams was expected to miss the entire training camp due to a back injury.

November 19, 2017: Season-High Performance

On November 19, 2017, during Week 11, Williams had a season-high five receptions for 38 yards in a 54-24 victory against the Buffalo Bills.

2017: Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers

In 2017, Michael Williams was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers as the seventh overall pick in the NFL draft.

2018: 2018 Season Performance

In 2018, Williams recorded 43 receptions for 664 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Williams recorded 49 receptions for 1,001 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, leading the NFL in yards per reception with 20.4.

April 30, 2020: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 30, 2020, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Williams' contract.

2021: Career-High Season

In 2021, Williams had a breakout season, setting career highs in receptions (76), targets (129), and yards (1,146), while scoring nine touchdowns.

March 8, 2022: Contract Extension with Chargers

On March 8, 2022, Williams signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Chargers.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Williams recorded 63 receptions for 895 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in 13 games.

2023: ACL Tear

In 2023, during Week 3, Williams suffered an ACL tear and was ruled out for the season. He ended the 2023 campaign with 19 receptions for 249 yards and one touchdown.