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Commanders Draft Clemson Receiver Antonio Williams To Boost Jayden Daniels

Analysts expect early slot production, leaving Washington’s outside receiver need unresolved.

Overview

  • Washington selected Clemson wideout Antonio Williams with the No. 71 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft to help quarterback Jayden Daniels.
  • Evaluators, including CBS SportsMike Renner, call Williams an NFL-ready route runner, and draft analyst Ethan Kreager projects he could command targets right away.
  • Coverage highlights that Washington still lacks a proven outside receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, with some linking a possible future move to Brandon Aiyuk’s availability.
  • Reports note questions about Aiyuk’s ACL rehab and readiness after more than a year without game action, making any pursuit uncertain.
  • Williams must earn snaps behind or alongside Treylon Burks and Luke McCaffrey, and skepticism persists after recent mid-round misses at the position.