Antonio Williams injury update: Clemson star receiver heads to locker room vs. LSU

One of Clemson‘s top targets in the passing game appeared to be injured early in the first quarter against LSU. Antonio Williams was seen grabbing his hamstring as he limped to the sideline.

He briefly entered the injury tent with team personnel. Moments later, ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe provided an update.

“Well guys, a huge development for the Clemson Tigers,” Rowe reported. “Their most versatile wide receiver, Antonio Williams, limped off the field grabbing at his right hamstring. He’s been in the injury tent. I can see them working on that hamstring.

“This is a huge deal because he can line up everywhere on the field. He’s a big part of the Clemson offensive plan. In his place I’ve seen Tyler Brown, the redshirt sophomore, go sit on the bench with the starting wide receivers to start looking at the iPad. He’ll have to come in next for Antonio.”

Antonio Williams then limped off the field and toward the locker room. On3 will provide further updates on his status when they become available.

If the talented receiver isn’t able to return to the game, it will be a significant blow for Clemson. Williams has been electric throughout his time with the program, but he’s coming off his biggest season yet, a bit of a breakout year.

During the 2024 campaign, Williams caught 75 passes for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also ran seven times for 101 yards and a score, showing the versatility to be used out of the backfield when the coaches wanted him to.

With both defense starting out hot in the season opener, a game-breaker like Antonio Williams might just be vital. Clemson led 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, though the Tigers had just punted it away to LSU. The winner will take a significant step forward in the race to earn a coveted College Football Playoff berth.