Antonio Williams
Washington CommandersOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Clemson · ACC
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 62 | 54 | 537 | 3 | 209 |
| 2023 | 5 | 28 | 22 | 224 | 2 | 162 |
| 2024 | 14 | 87 | 73 | 884 | 10 | 48 |
| 2025 | 10 | 73 | 54 | 601 | 3 | 65 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Clemson · 2026 draft class
Antonio Williams arrived at Clemson as a decorated 4-star prospect out of Dutch Fork High School, where he dominated South Carolina competition with a blend of route precision and dynamic playmaking ability. The Irmo native hit the ground running as a true freshman in 2022, leading the Tigers in receptions (56) and receiving yards (604) while earning Freshman All-American honors from multiple outlets. After an injury-plagued sophomore campaign limited him to just four regular-season games, Williams roared back with vengeance in 2024, posting 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns while emerging as QB Cade Klubnik's most trusted target. The production speaks volumes - recording a reception in all 33 games he's played at Clemson, a streak that will enter 2025 just 10 shy of Hunter Renfrow's school record. His versatility has been on full display throughout his career, joining rare company in 2024 as just the fourth Tiger since 2000 to record a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown, and receiving touchdown in the same season. While not possessing prototypical size, Williams has flourished both outside and in the slot, showcasing advanced route-running techniques that belie his years while also contributing significan'tly as a punt returner, where his 9.65-yard average in 2024 was the program's best since 2017.
Strengths
- Exceptional body control that allows him to contort mid-air and adjust to off-target throws - plays larger than his 5'11" frame would suggest
- especially on boundary routes where his 95th percentile separation rate validates this elite spatial awareness
- Crisp
- nuanced route runner who creates consistent separation through precise footwork and sudden breaks - shows some veteran craftiness with masterful tempo changes and violent head snaps that keep defensive backs guessing at all three levels
- Displays natural hands-catcher mentality with soft mitts that pluck balls away from his frame - consistently extends to expand his catch radius and shows impressive concentration when working through traffic
- though eight drops create some statistical concerns
- Possesses significan't juice after the catch with compact running style that helps him slip tackles - more wiggle than straight-line burner
- but needs to maximize burst capability more consistently to turn routine catches into explosive chunk gains
- Advanced release package for his age with quick-twitch movements off the line - employs effective jab steps and hand techniques to beat press coverage despite size limitations
- drops his weight beautifully at break points with professional-grade precision
Concerns
- Lacks prototypical size for boundary work at the next level - 5'11" and 190-pound frame could limit effectiveness against longer
- physical NFL corners in contested situations and red zone opportunities
- despite playing larger than his measurements
- Despite good functional speed
- doesn't possess true home-run hitting gear - adequate but not elite top-end acceleration means he won't consistently take the top off NFL defenses on vertical routes
- though his route precision compensates somewhat
- Concerning injury history after being limited to just four regular-season games in 2023 - durability questions persist about whether his frame can withstand the physical pounding of a full NFL season at the professional level
- Needs significan't technical refinement as a blocker - shows willing attitude but lacks ideal play strength and leverage in perimeter blocking situations
- potentially limiting early-down snaps in run-heavy packages
- Statistical inconsistencies raise evaluation questions - eight drops contradict his natural hands ability while yards after catch production doesn't always match his skill set
Honors
4-star recruit (#61 247Sports, #75 Rivals, #84 ESPN); 2022 First Team Freshman All-American (ESPN, On3, PFF); 2022 Second Team Freshman All-American (The Athletic); 2022 Honorable Mention All-ACC; 2024 First Team All-ACC (Coache's & Media); 2024 Second Team All-ACC (AP)