WRs Williams, Scott leave Clemson for NFL Draft


Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a pass between Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29)  in the 207 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Photo Credit: Bart Boatwright/The Greenville News via USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) catches a pass between Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) in the 207 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Photo Credit: Bart Boatwright/The Greenville News via USA TODAY Sports

Clemson wide receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott declared for the 2017 NFL draft on Wednesday, two days removed from helping the Tigers’ win the national championship.

Williams is projected as the top wide receiver off the board by NFLDraftScout.com and Scott is viewed as 14th on the list.

The duo joins quarterback Deshaun Watson and running back Wayne Gallman as Tigers underclassmen entering the draft.

Williams returned after breaking his neck in 2015 to lead the team with 98 receptions for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. He caught eight passes for 94 yards and a score in the title game against Alabama, including a 24-yard reception on the winning drive.

Scott reeled in 76 catches for 614 yards and five touchdowns this season.