Drafted 196th overall in the 6th round of the 2014 draft, Walt Powell arrived from Murray State. His most recent season came in 2017 with JAX, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 189#
College
Murray State
Draft
Rd 6, 196th overall (2014)
Seasons
2014–2017
2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology28th percentile among WRs
7 games · 25 targets
2016 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size35▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands40▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat63▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability27▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share55▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share48▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency30▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume43▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Walt Powell has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2014), BUF (2015–2016).
As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with BUF: 142 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game59 on 3 catches vs NE, 2016 Week 8
2016 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 88 29/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 54 14/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 9 3.0/g | 104 35/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 51 13/g | 0 |
| In losses | 3 | 6 2.0/g | 91 30/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 23 12/g | 0 |
| On turf | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 119 24/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 14 2.0/g | 142 20/g | 0 |
2016 game log
Walt Powell — common questions
- What position does Walt Powell play?
- Walt Powell is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Walt Powell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Walt Powell has played for NYJ (2014), BUF (2015–2016).
- Where did Walt Powell go to college?
- Walt Powell played college football at Murray State.
- When was Walt Powell drafted?
- Walt Powell was selected in round 6, 196th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Walt Powell scored?
- Walt Powell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Walt Powell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Walt Powell rated 40.4 for 2016, the 28th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Tyrod TaylorQB · 2016
- LeSean McCoyRB · 2016
- Mike GillisleeRB · 2016
- Robert WoodsWR · 2016
- Charles ClayTE · 2016
- Marquise GoodwinWR · 2016
- Sammy WatkinsWR · 2016
- Justin HunterWR · 2016
Drafted in round 6, 2014
- Jeoffrey PaganDE · pick 177
- Zach MettenbergerQB · pick 178
- Jon HalapioC · pick 179
- Kenneth AckerCB · pick 180
- Alfred BlueRB · pick 181
- Antone ExumS · pick 182
- David FalesQB · pick 183
- Kendall JamesCB · pick 184
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- Derrick TownselWR · 2010–2010
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