Charlie Campbell
Solid Starter
Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson – Round 3 
Washington entered the draft with a need at wide receiver and decided to pass on Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon with their first-round pick to take linebacker Sonny Styles. With their next selection, they added an underrated weapon in Antonio Williams. He was a dangerous receiver during his time with the Tigers and has the skill set of an early-round talent.
In 2024, Williams really flashed deep speed and big-play ability for the Tigers. He caught 75 passes for 904 yards with 11 touchdowns as a sophomore. In 2025, Williams’ season got off track with preseason injuries that caused him to miss time. On top of the injuries, Williams was held back by some struggles and inconsistency with the Clemson passing offense. He totaled 55 receptions for 604 yards and four touchdowns. At 6-foot, 187-pounds, Williams has quality size, but what sets him apart is high speed and explosiveness. He is a threat to challenge defenses deep downfield and has some natural talent as a route-runner. If Williams had stayed healthy and consistent with his 2024 season, he probably would have been a sure-fire second-round pick.
Veteran receiver Terry McLaurin is aging, and Washington badly needs some other receivers to emerge as weapons for Jayden Daniels. Williams is in a great landing spot with an opportunity to play right away. If he can stay healthy, he could turn into a solid starter for Washington.
2025: Josh Conerly, OT
2024: Johnny Newton, DT
2023: Quan Martin, S
2022: Phidarian Mathis, DT
2021: Sam Cosmi, OT
2020: Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR
2019: Dwayne Haskins, QB
2018: Da’Ron Payne, DT
2017: Ryan Anderson, LB
2016: Josh Doctson, WR
2015: Preston Smith, DE
2014: Trent Murphy, DE
2013: Phillip Thomas, S
Most Likely To Bust
NONEWashington had only two picks on the first two days of the draft after the Laremy Tunsil trade, and I don’t think either of the two picks is likely to bust. I think Sonny Styles is going to be a good starter, and I think Antonio Williams could also be a solid No. 2 or 3 receiver in the NFL. Along with being without a second-rounder, Washington did not pick in the fourth round. I think they added some solid potential depth picks on day three, but it’s not a real bust if they do not work out because the vast majority of day three picks don’t stick in the NFL. Thus, I don’t see a pick that is likely to be a bust for Washington.
2025: None
2024: Ben Sinnott, TE
2023: Ricky Stromberg, C
2022: Brian Robinson, RB
2021: Benjamin St-Juste, CB
2020: Antonio Gibson, RB
2019: Wes Martin, G
2018: Troy Apke, S
2017: Monte Nicholson, S
2016: Su’a Cravens, S
2015: Matt Jones, RB
2014: Spencer Long, G
2013: Chris Thompson, RB
Potential Boom Pick
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State – Round 1 
Washington did not need to add another linebacker, but Styles was too good to pass up with the seventh-overall pick. With veterans like Leo Chenal and Frankie Luvu, Styles could be a rotational linebacker as a rookie, but after some development, he could be a boom pick in Dan Quinn’s defense.
In the passing-driven NFL, Styles is a great fit to help his defense cover in the middle of the field. Styles is fast and athletic, covering a ton of ground in zone coverage. Styles flies around the field and uses his tremendous speed to neutralize passes to the flat. Styles has good size and length to cover up targets with the skill set to line up in man coverage on tight ends. Styles is smooth in his drop, comfortable in space, and adept at dropping down the middle seam. With his safety background, Styles is natural in coverage. Along with covering well, Styles is a good open-field tackler as well.
As a run defender, Styles showed improvement to close out the 2024 season and was vastly improved in 2025 with his ability to take on and shed blocks. Styles did a nice job of taking on, using strength to shed, and then getting in on tackles. Those skills will require continued development for the NFL, but it is definitely headed in the right direction. Styles also looked faster and more comfortable reading his keys. He comes downhill fast and has zero hesitation to get physical. Styles was a really good tackler in 2025 with very few missed tackles, and for the NFL, he could stand to get lower and not tackle as high. That is not surprising considering how tall Styles is, but getting lower in the target zone will help him to avoid missed tackles and helmet-to-helmet penalties.
Luvu is nearing the end of his contract, while Chenal is not a long-term starter. Washington is also high on third-year pro Jordan Magee. Before long, Styles and Magee could take over as a young tandem and fortify the middle of the defense. Styles has Pro Bowl, and boom pick potential for Washington.
2025: Trey Amos, CB
2024: Jayden Daniels, QB
2023: Emmanuel Forbes, CB
2022: Jahan Dotson, WR
2021: Jamin Davis, LB
2020: Chase Young, DE
2019: Montez Sweat, DE
2018: Derrius Guice, RB
2017: Jonathan Allen, DT
2016: Kendall Fuller, CB
2015: Brandon Scherff, G
2014: Morgan Moses, OT
2013: David Amerson, CB
Future Depth Player
Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State – Round 5 
Washington loved Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, and they correctly thought that he wouldn’t get to their pick. While they missed out on Love, they were able to add some running back depth in the fifth round with Allen. Allen is a bruising, downhill physical runner who could be a nice rotational back to pair with Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White. Allen is a capable between-the-tackles runner who can also contribute as a short-yardage and goal-line back. Allen may not have the skill set to become a three-down starter, but he could be a nice backup and rotational back. As soon as his rookie season, Allen could be a quality depth player for Washington.
2025: Jaylin Lane, WR
2024: Luke McCaffrey, WR
2023: Chris Rodriguez, RB
2022: Sam Howell, QB
2021: Dyami Brown, WR
2020: Saahdig Charles, OT
2019: Terry McLaurin, WR
2018: Tim Settle, DT
2017: Jeremy Sprinkle, TE
2016: Nate Sudfeld, QB
2015: Martrell Spaight, LB
2014: Lache Seastrunk, RB
2013: Brandon Jenkins, OLB
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