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Commanders' Antonio Williams has quite the historical overlap with Terry McLaurin, and it's a good sign
TL;DR
Antonio Williams was drafted 71st overall by the Commanders, closely following Terry McLaurin, who was picked 76th in 2019. Their historical overlap suggests potential for Williams to become a standout wide receiver like McLaurin.
Key points
- Antonio Williams was drafted 71st overall by the Commanders
- Terry McLaurin was drafted 76th overall in 2019
- Both players were third-round picks
- Williams' selection could be crucial for the team
- McLaurin has become one of the league's best wide receivers
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Commanders' Antonio Williams has quite the historical overlap with Terry McLaurin, and it's a good sign originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Terry McLaurin was once a third-round gem for the Commanders.
Washington got him 76th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, and he's grown into one of the league's best wide receivers.
The hope is that Antonio Williams, drafted out of Clemson, also a third-rounder, can turn out similarly.
The Commanders had to go just a bit higher for Williams, 71st overall, and it could turn out to be a crucial pick.
The first reality is that it's practical. McLaurin is a bit older than you'd think, 31, and doesn't have a rising talent alongside him. Williams can be that guy.
The other truth is that if Williams had been in the draft a year earlier, he would've been picked higher.
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Most of that has nothing to do with Williams. During the 2025 college football season, he was injured almost immediately and struggled to return to full health. Meanwhile, the entire Clemson season was a struggle, which made life tougher on QB Cade Klubnik and through that, tougher on Williams.
He's not a perfect wide receiver, and he isn't huge at just 5-foot-11, but he was also a consistent playmaker for one of the country's top programs in 2024. His 2025 season didn't provide proof of skill regression. It just wasn't his best year.
Q&A
What draft position was Antonio Williams selected in?
Antonio Williams was selected 71st overall in the NFL Draft.
How does Antonio Williams' draft position compare to Terry McLaurin's?
Antonio Williams was drafted 5 spots higher than Terry McLaurin, who was selected 76th overall.
What is the significance of the overlap between Williams and McLaurin?
The historical overlap suggests that Williams may have the potential to develop into a top wide receiver like McLaurin.