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ESPN's Field Yates Tabs Commanders Rookie Antonio Williams as Day-One Slot Option

Washington's thin receiver depth gives the third-rounder a clear path to early work.

Overview

  • Field Yates of ESPN, in coverage highlighted Monday, called Antonio Williams a pro-ready slot who can start from Day 1.
  • Washington drafted Williams 71st overall out of Clemson in the third round.
  • He enters a wide-open race for targets behind Terry McLaurin with Dyami Brown, Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks also vying for snaps.
  • Injuries in 2025 at Clemson were cited as reasons his stock dipped, which tempers expectations for an immediate breakout.
  • Analysts see a potential chain-mover for quarterback Jayden Daniels, though projections of a WR2 role remain predictions and talk of adding a veteran receiver is speculative.