The Washington Commanders made six selections during the 2026 NFL Draft .
After landing one of the top overall prospects in former Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick, the Commanders flipped to the other side of the ball in the third round, grabbing former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams .
Washington needed to address its wide receiver room, considering the lack of proven experience outside of All-Pro Terry McLaurin. Veteran Deebo Samuel led the team in receiving last season, but he remains a free agent and is unlikely to return to the franchise.
That's where Williams comes in, as he provides an injection of youth alongside other promising pass-catchers such as Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane.
Williams is now drawing a comparison to a former Pro Bowl wide receiver.
Commanders' Rookie Antonio Williams Compared To Former Pro Bowler Randall Cobb
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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