Lands with Washington
The Commanders selected Williams in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 71st overall.
Williams primarily operated as an inside receiver during his four-year college career at Clemson. He was limited to just 10 games during his senior year due to a hamstring injury, but his 2024 campaign was his best, when he was named to the All-ACC First-Team with 75 catches for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns over 14 games, though he also recorded eight drops. Williams was one of the speedier receivers available in the draft, which translates to all three levels of the field, and he also has experience as a punt returner which could help him with his snap count as a rookie. Terry McLaurin leads the Commanders' wide receiver room, but with a strong offseason and training camp, Williams has a chance to win the WR2 job, considering his main competition comes from Luke McCaffrey (collarbone), Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown at the moment.
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Jayden Daniels
Still learning new offense
Daniels said Wednesday that he still has a "long way to go" to master the schematic changes implemented by new offensive coordinator David Blough, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Rachaad White
Named as offseason standout
Commanders coach Dan Quinn named White as one of the standout performers from OTAs and minicamp, but Quinn also cautioned that he expects multiple RBs to contribute and isn't sure if there will be a designated starter, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Back at practice
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's minicamp practice, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Jerome Ford
Participating in spring practices
Ford (shoulder) has been practicing, Zach Selby of commanders.com reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Dealing with soft-tissue injury
Croskey-Merritt has been absent from spring practices due to a soft-tissue injury, NFL reporter Ben Standig reports.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
May be dealing with injury
Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) is dressed for practice Wednesday but is not participating in team drills, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Luke McCaffrey
Past collarbone injury
McCaffrey (collarbone) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Jayden Daniels
Participating in OTAs
Daniels (elbow) is participating in OTAs this week, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Athan Kaliakmanis
Heads to Commanders
The Commanders selected Kaliakmanis in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.
Kaytron Allen
Scooped up by Commanders
Washington selected Allen in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 187th overall.