Clemson's career touchdown-maker at receiver, Antonio Williams became the first skill-position player from his class taken in the 2026 draft when Washington grabbed him in the third round.
Antonio Williams spent four productive seasons at Clemson before Washington selected him with the 71st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the first Clemson skill player off the board that year. He projects as a versatile slot and outside option who can win after the catch.
Path to the league
Out of Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, where he caught 137 passes for 2,458 yards and 23 touchdowns and played in the 2022 Under Armour All-America Game, Williams enrolled at Clemson and earned playing time immediately as a true freshman. Washington drafted him in the third round (No. 71 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Williams finished his Clemson career with 208 receptions for 2,336 yards and 21 touchdowns. His best season came as a junior in 2024, when he caught 75 passes for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns and earned first-team All-ACC honors, establishing himself as one of the ACC's most reliable pass catchers.
2025 season recap
Williams's senior season began with an injury sustained on Clemson's opening series against LSU, but he battled back to play nine games, finishing with 55 catches for 604 yards and four touchdowns and earning third-team All-ACC recognition before declaring for the draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Antonio Williams (wide receiver)
- Commanders.com: Commanders draft WR Antonio Williams with No. 71 overall pick
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Clemson
- Hometown
- Irmo, SC, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
