2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Clemson WR Antonio Williams

From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson WR Antonio Williams.

No. 0/WR ANTONIO WILLIAMS CLEMSON – 5’11”, 190 POUNDS (SENIOR)

MEASUREMENTS

– Can line up all over the field as a receiver (they used him as the X, Z and in the slot)
– Used as a receiver, runner, returner and thrower in the Clemson offense
– Looks for and finds the soft spots in zone coverage well
– He’s notably light-footed and quick in and out of his breaks
– His positioning in contested situations gives him room to earn plays and protect the ball
– Able to absorb contact on catches and hold on to the ball (only 1 drop this season)
– Strong hands when high-pointing on contested catches (49% over career)
– Excellent feel for when to take what the defense gives him and when to create
– Able to frequently stack a cornerback after beating him within the first 10 yards on vertical routes
– Dives or widens stems and runs them at full speed
– Keeps routes moving at an even tempo with good pacing
– Sells his routes well with jab steps, dive moves and stutters
– Works back to the QB if his route isn’t open
– Feisty competitor as a run blocker driving his hands through the chest of defenders
– Finds running lanes well and is patient as a punt returner on special teams

THE BAD

– Hands can be too wide of the other and the ball slips through (8 drops in 2024)
– Needs to prove he can win more often against physical and savvy cornerbacks
– Has to do more to set up defenders on vertical routes in the same way he can with shorter ones
– Intermediate breaks need more snap when turning inside or outside
– Quicker than fast in his routes
– Inconsistent YAC creator.