"The Commanders had shown an interest in Williams during their pre-draft assessments. The uber-athletic wide receiver is coming off a slightly down year with Clemson, but he was touted as a first-round pick before the campaign."
"Peters has a certain type of prospect. Versatile, athletic, and a willingness to step up in the big moments. Everything else can be polished, but these traits simply cannot be taught."
"If Williams can, it'll set him up nicely to be a replacement for Deebo Samuel. Commanders fans couldn't have asked much more from their first two selections."
The Washington Commanders made a strong impact in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting linebacker Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall. General manager Adam Peters faced challenges with limited selections but successfully chose wide receiver Antonio Williams at No. 71. Williams, an athletic prospect from Clemson, fills a crucial need for the team and is expected to support key players like Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels. Peters values versatile and athletic players, and Williams embodies the qualities desired in the Commanders' culture.
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