Clemson Tigers WR Antonio Williams Receives Major Draft Take

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams is entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Williams was a productive wideout for Clemson and could go early in the draft.

In Daniel Jeremiah's top-50 prospect ranking, he came in as the 48th-ranked player in the draft. 

Williams is a talented slot receiver who could immediately be a weapon for an NFL offense. He has great quickness, finding his way open in zones, and has the ability to gain yards after the catch.

He played all four years with the Tigers, catching 56 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns. In the 2023 season, Williams only appeared in five games, finishing with 22 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown.

He had his best season in his junior year, hauling in 75 receptions for 904 yards and 1`1 touchdowns. Williams also rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. 

Williams was also productive in the 2025 season, finishing with 55 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns, along with 78 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

With his play out of the slot over four years with the Tigers, he could be a selection by a team in the second round of the draft.

With Williams out the door, it's another player that head coach Dabo Swinney will have to find a replacement for in 2026. The Tigers are losing other key starters to the NFL Draft like Blake Miller, Peter Woods, Avieon Terrell, TJ Parker, and Cade Klubnik.

Despite having all this talent in 2025, Clemson finished with a 7-6 record, missing out on the ACC Title Game and the College Football Playoff.

It was a disappointing season for Swinney and the Tigers, as they had lofty expectations of winning the National Championship at the start of the season.

The underwhelming campaign prompted changes from Swinney, who fired offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and brought back former offensive coordinator Chad Morris. They also hired Rich Bisaccia as the program's new special teams coordinator.

However, the coaching changes won't matter if Swinney isn't able to get production out of the players to replace talent like Williams.

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