2026 NFL Draft: Antonio Williams an elusive, electric wide receiver Raiders need

COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 29: Antonio Williams #0 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball during a college football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on November 29, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When the Las Vegas Raiders traded veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars in early November, the Silver & Black’s void at a fine route running pass catcher who could separate early and easily from defenders was ever apparent. With Klint Kubiak at the helm as the Raiders makeover is in full effect under a creative play caller — albeit rookie head coach — that chasm remains that Meyers left.

And with Las Vegas presumably using the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the need for an elusive and electric wide receiver that can become the signal caller’s best friend is amplified. To remedy this, general manager John Spytek added veteran wideout Jalen Nailor in wave one of free agency earlier this month.

Heralded for immediate acceleration and sharp route running, Nailor has the skillset to fill the absence left by Meyers. But the Raiders could use more talent at wide receiver of similar ilk. And there’s a Clemson Tiger who will not only remind Las Vegas of Meyers, but also a productive fan favorite who came from the same school — Hunter Renfrow.

Let’s dig into Antonio Williams. By The Numbers Antonio Williams, Wide Receiver, Clemson 2025: 10 games, 55 receptions, 604 yards, 4 touchdowns; 13 rushing attempts, 78 yards, 1 touchdown Career: (2022-25), 43 games, 208 receptions, 2,336 yards, 21 touchdowns; 25 rushing attempts, 187 yards, 2 touchdowns Antonio Williams is my WR5 due to his coordinated, nuanced movement and ability to threaten the defense at all 3 levels Somewhere between Khalil Shakir and Tyler Lockett pic. twitter.