Commanders Snag Antonio Williams in Steal

0:00On April 25th, Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters had a solid day too at the 2026 NFL Draft. He nailed the first round by grabbing linebacker, sunny styles early on, then waited all the way to pick 71 for Clemson-wide receiver Antonio Williams. That gap came from trading away their second and fourth round picks for Tackle Lairme Tuncil last year. That Tuncil deal has been paying off big time, but it meant no room for mistakes this draft. Peters stayed patient, and Williams falling that far, turned into a steal. The teen sees him as a high floor guy who can contribute right away. Experts like Zach Lins from Rubbing the Rock are hyped, calling Williams a polished slot receiver, with crisp routes and strong special teams skills. His college tape shows reliable separation and production, even after a down senior year in 2025. The commanders did their homework and loved what they saw, especially since he was mocked as the first rounder before the season.

1:00Now he's got a shot to push for reps in a crowded receiver room and link up with quarterback Jayden Daniels. If Williams built consistency this summer, he could be a real weapon. The front office grabbed value wear accounted, setting up Washington for some intriguing battles come training camp.