Jun 9, 2026, 5:34 PM ET

The Washington Commanders selected wideout Antonio Williams in the third round of April's draft. The former Clemson product immediately projects as their No. 2 receiver behind Terry McLaurin. The lack of premier pass-catching options in the Commanders' passing game increases Williams' volume outlook. He was a four-year contributor at Clemson and exited the program with the fourth most career receptions (208) and tied for the fourth most touchdown receptions (21) in school history. Williams broke out as a junior, hauling in 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns, which led the ACC. His production dipped last season while battling injuries, but he displayed great ball skills by improving his drop rate from 9.6 percent to 1.8 percent. Williams is seen as a smooth operator as a route runner and is praised for his ability to create separation at all three levels of the field. Williams has an opportunity to be a featured target in the Washington passing offense from the slot and "Z" receiver position in David Blough's offense. Blough is anticipated to run a version of Ben Johnson's offense, which centered around Amon-Ra St. Brown as the slot receiver in Detroit. Additionally, Jayden Daniels will be looking for a security blanket over the middle of the field on quick routes with the departure of Zach Ertz. Ertz has caught the most passes (81) and the second-most touchdowns in the red zone (eight) from Daniels. Williams may struggle to surpass 1,000 receiving yards, but his outstanding separation skills and large catch radius will catch the eye of Daniels more often than not.--Wyatt McClintock