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Commanders' Antonio Williams named a 'best fit' draft pick
TL;DR
Washington Commanders selected Antonio Williams in the third round of the NFL draft, recognized as a 'best fit' for the team. He is expected to fill a slot role and provide reliable targets for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Key points
- Antonio Williams was drafted by the Washington Commanders in round 3, No. 71.
- He has a 74% catch rate during his college career at Clemson.
- Williams is expected to fill a slot role under new coordinator David Blough.
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As the Washington Commanders gear up for rookie minicamp today, the sports media world is busy analyzing rosters and trying to gauge how well each team did during the offseason and the NFL draft. Adam Peters made several beneficial moves during free agency, and now it's time to look closer at the draft.
ESPN's Matt Bowen recently named 15 players who seem to be a perfect fit for the team that selected them. Commanders' Day 2, round 3 selection of Antonio Williams made the list.
**Antonio Williams, WR, Washington Commanders**Drafted: Round 3, No. 71
Why he fits: Williams will fill a slot role for Washington under new coordinator David Blough. He has the coverage awareness to find soft spots, and he uses his strong vision to slither past defenders after the catch.
Williams, who caught 207 passes over four seasons at Clemson, can make himself available to the quarterback at a high rate. He should be viewed as a reliable target for Jayden Daniels when the Commanders need to move the sticks.
Williams isn't a big name like Carnell Tate or Brandon Aiyuk. He didn't get a ton of hype ahead of the draft, and some were surprised at Peters' third-round selection. However, Williams has a 74% catch rate throughout his time at Clemson, which is incredible. One of the big things about Tate was that he didn't drop a single pass in 2025. Guess what? Williams only dropped one.
Q&A
Why was Antonio Williams considered a 'best fit' for the Washington Commanders?
Antonio Williams was named a 'best fit' due to his strong coverage awareness and high catch rate, making him a reliable target for the team's quarterback.
What round was Antonio Williams drafted in and what is his catch rate?
Antonio Williams was drafted in the third round, 71st overall, and he has a remarkable 74% catch rate from his time at Clemson.
Who is the new offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders?
The new offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders is David Blough.
