Clemson’s star wide receiver, Antonio Williams, just dropped a bombshell for college football fans—he’s coming back for the 2025 season! Williams announced on Instagram that he will forgo the NFL draft and return for his fourth year with the Tigers, leaving fans excited and hungry for more.
“More to be done,” Williams posted, sparking a wave of anticipation for what’s next. After a spectacular 2024 season, Williams led Clemson with 75 catches, 904 yards, and 11 touchdowns, earning first-team All-ACC honors. His bounce-back year was a testament to his resilience, especially after battling injuries in 2023 that kept him on the sidelines for most of the season.
At 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Williams has proven to be a versatile weapon for Clemson, doing it all last season. He not only racked up impressive receiving stats, but also threw a touchdown, rushed for one, and caught another, joining an elite group of Tigers (C.J. Spiller, Jacoby Ford, and Sammy Watkins) to achieve this rare feat.
Williams has two years of eligibility left and is now on the verge of making history. With 153 career receptions, he’s 92 shy of breaking the all-time Clemson record, and with 17 career receiving touchdowns, he’s only 10 away from tying the legends—DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins, and Tee Higgins. Additionally, his 33 consecutive games with a catch puts him 10 games away from tying Hunter Renfrow’s record of 43.
This decision to return is a massive win for Clemson, especially with the Tigers’ explosive offense set to roll into 2025. Williams will be joined by fellow wide receivers Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore, along with quarterback Cade Klubnik, who’s returning for his final season. With offensive coordinator Garrett Riley at the helm for his third season, Clemson’s offense is primed to be just as dangerous and high-powered as ever.
Williams’ return is a game-changer for Clemson’s title aspirations. With one of the nation’s top receivers coming back, the Tigers’ offense is ready to roar into the 2025 season. Expect big things!
