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Clemson WR Mike Williams solidifies top-10 NFL draft status with fast 40 at pro day

Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams didn’t pull a John Ross on Thursday at Clemson’s pro day.

But Williams, one of the heroes of the national championship game, ran fast enough to answer questions about his speed – especially for a 6-4, 220-pound wideout.

Williams ran two 40s in 4.50 and 4.49 seconds, according to the results displayed on the videoboard at the Tigers’ indoor practice facility.

A personnel official with one of the many NFL teams in attendance timed Williams in the high 4.5s, which still should solidify his top-10 status in next month’s draft.

Williams did not do the 40 at the combine, so scouts and NFL observers were eager to watch him run Thursday.