maxx williams to enter nfl draft

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January 3, 2015 at 3:53 am #15402

InvaderRam
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http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12112383/maxx-williams-minnesota-golden-gophers-declares-nfl-draft

Minnesota redshirt sophomore tight end Maxx Williams declared for the NFL draft as anticipated Friday afternoon, according to the school.

Williams, the Big Ten tight end of the year and a second-team All-America pick, leaves two years of eligibility on the table to test the professional market. He finished his career with 61 catches for 986 yards and 13 touchdowns in 25 games.

“We appreciate all that Maxx and his family have done for the program,” Minnesota coach Jerry Kill said. “They are great people and we wish nothing but the best for Maxx as he begins his professional career. Maxx has been an integral part in laying the foundation for our program and has helped move our team forward.”

Williams finished his career on a high note Thursday in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. He made seven catches for 98 yards, including a highlight-reel touchdown reception in the third quarter. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Williams is the first Gopher to leave school early for the NFL since running back Laurence Maroney was picked 21st overall in 2006.

January 3, 2015 at 4:00 am #15403

InvaderRam
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maxx williams in the second round?

January 3, 2015 at 9:35 am #15413

Dak
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That guy is a beast. If he’s around in the 2nd round, I’d take him. I bet he goes before that.

January 3, 2015 at 10:03 am #15418

InvaderRam
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i believe lance kendricks is a free agent. might be time for an upgrade. i haven’t been too thrilled with him thus far.

January 3, 2015 at 10:41 am #15419

Dak
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I like Kendricks a lot, actually. But, I wouldn’t be surprised if he isn’t back. My bet is that he’ll fetch a pretty nice contract this offseason.

January 3, 2015 at 11:03 am #15420

Agamemnon
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I tried to estimate some contracts for our FAs. Who knows for sure?
Kenny Britt 3 yr(s) / $11,550,000
Joe Barksdale 4 yr(s) / $16,750,000
Shaun Hill 1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Lance Kendricks 2 yr(s) / $3,000,000

Agamemnon

January 3, 2015 at 11:08 am #15423
InvaderRam
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perhaps i’m being too harsh on kendricks. but i feel like they could do better. he’s been solid but not spectacular. just thinking of ways to upgrade the offense. i personally would target offensive line and tight end as positions to upgrade. assuming quick comes back healthy and they are able to bring britt back.

well. besides quarterback of course.
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