During the 2022 season, freshman wide receiver Antonio Williams stepped up and became the Tigers’ top wide receiver when the program needed one.
Now a sophomore, Clemson’s new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley shared praise for Williams recently speaking on his growth and development as a wide receiver. Expectations are high for Williams heading into 2023, who has only improved this offseason.
“I know he’s gotten faster. Physically, he’s in a better place than what he’s been at,” Riley said. “The sky’s the limit for him. I mean, he was really, really good for us, really productive this spring. I thought he was consistent the whole way through. He’s a confident kid anyway. The guy’s made a lot of plays here already, but he’s going to continue to make a lot more for us. But I think physically, he’s really starting to buy in to the importance of that for him in his position.”
Starting 10 out of 14 games in his freshman season with the Tigers in n 2022, Williams recorded 56 catches for 604 yards and four touchdowns. He became the first true freshman to lead the Tigers in receiving yards since Justyn Ross in 2018 and the first to lead in receptions since Artavis Scott in 2014.
Williams was one of the most exciting pieces of Clemson’s offense last season, and in 2023, he should be even more exciting. Cade Klubnik has a reliable target in Williams.
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