Mike Williams (wide receiver b. 1987)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Williams was drafted by the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
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in the fourth round (101st overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
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. He was signed to a four-year contract on June 4, 2010. On September 12, 2010 he made his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
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, making 5 receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown. Williams started all 16 games as a rookie and led all rookies with 65 receptions for 964 yards and 11 touchdowns. His 11 touchdowns marked a new Buccaneers franchise record for most receiving touchdowns in a single season.