Excitement hung in the air in Clemson on the last day of February. The Tigers were opening spring practices, their first on-field action since taking Alabama down to the wire in the second College Football Playoff National Championship.

Energy levels were high. Pads were popping. Cleats were churning up the turf. Players all over the field were eager to get their 2016 season started.

But Mike Williams was nervous. He didn't want to hit the ground.

The last time that happened, he couldn't get back up. His career was almost taken away from him. The dreams of being the next superstar NFL receiver out of Clemson almost vanished...

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