Antonio Williams WR Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Antonio Williams WR Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (69%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 120.6 | |
| Hands: |
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80% |
| Short Receiving: |
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74% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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79% |
| Deep Threat: |
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78% |
| Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#126
Position rank:
#17
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| College Games: 18 College Snaps: 755 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 9600/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU |
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81% |
| Jayden Reed - Michigan State |
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77% |
| Kayshon Boutte - LSU |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Antonio Williams from Dutch Fork High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Williams opted to join Clemson.In 2022 as a freshman Williams saw action in 13 games for the Tigers as he made 53 receptions for 563 yards for an average of 10.6 yards per reception, with 4 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 121.6.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 5 games and had 21 catches for 208 yards for an average of 9.9 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 119.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Very quick and elusive, excellent change of direction and acceleration, especially for a former track star.
- He’s also a violent runner with the ball in his hands. He’s very good working outside the numbers, showing excellent ball-tracking skills, and Williams does the little things well downfield, including leaving enough room on the sideline for his quarterback to drop in a throw.
- Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.
- Williams runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation.
- He accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. Williams shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
- Has good body strength to squirm out of tackles with the coordination to maneuver his frame between defenders.
- Good effort and technique as a blocker for his size. Can beat the press with elusiveness or physical contact. Runs crisp routes with sharp cuts.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Williams also had problems with drops when coming back to the action. He has some issues against press coverage, sometimes spending too much time hand fighting at the line of scrimmage.
- His playing speed is less than elite. Williams won’t run past defenders like Williams did at the college level.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
How other scouting services rate Antonio Williams (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
90.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.