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Antonio Williams: Commanders' Explosive Slot Hope | NFL News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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The Washington Commanders just pulled off a major upgrade with their second-round pick: Antonio Williams, a dynamic but unproven Clemson wideout poised to dominate the slot. Standing at 5’11” and 195 lbs, Williams brings explosive playmaking and versatility that could instantly reshape Washington’s passing game. GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn both see him as a key solution to their receiver woes, with Williams already spending more time in the slot during practice. Despite the steep NFL learning curve, Williams is already being called a Rookie of the Year contender by ESPN’s Ben Solak — even drawing comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown. His junior season was stellar — 904 yards, 11 TDs — and while his senior year dipped, his reliable hands and big-play ability make him a perfect fit for Jayden Daniels’ offense. If he hits the ground running, Williams could be the surprise rookie the Commanders desperately needed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e081a83dbebcc6a9