ESPN's Yates praises Clemson player selected in third round
ESPN's Field Yates put a star Clemson player in his top five best selections of each round in the NFL draft.
ESPN draft analyst Field Yates released his five favorite picks of each round in the NFL draft, and one Clemson star was mentioned. Antonio Williams, drafted 71st overall to the Washington Commanders, is one of the better selections of this draft. With his consistent route running, good hands, and solid athleticism, Williams brings a sense of stability that isn’t currently seen on the Commanders roster.
Outside of Terry McLaurin, Washington lacks reliable starting skill players on offense. To have such holes on the offensive side of the ball attached to such an electric quarterback in Jaden Daniels is criminal, and the Commanders needed to address the receiver position this offseason. For Williams, the landing spot is perfect.
It’s rare that a receiver lands with a quarterback as talented as Daniels. It’s rare for a third-round receiver to go to a team where he can start right away, and especially rare for that team to have real aspirations heading into the next season. ESPN highly critical of Clemson football’s 2026 offseason 📸 Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports https://t.
co/vYcb059G3f pic. twitter. com/EASEkodBMg — Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) May 5, 2026 Yates raved on the pick, saying, “Tough, reliable, good after the catch, selfless and with strong hands.