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Walt Powell

WR

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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.3

51th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.10
Hands×0.1+0.12
Volume×0.12-1.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.50
EPA/target×0.3+0.12
Yards/target×0.12+0.11

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group 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).

Size31▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands57▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat54▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability54▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share65▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency56▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume3▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016BUF40.4714142
2015BUF46.12
2014NYJ46.34

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)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DET—42.2
Week 5LAC—42.3
Week 6DEN—41.6
Week 7NE—42.2

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2014

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