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Will Blackwell

WR

Drafted 53rd overall in the 2nd round of the 1997 draft, Will Blackwell arrived from San Diego State. His most recent season came in 2001 with PIT, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23 catches for 217 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 196#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 2, 53rd overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
31.4

3th percentile among WRs

11 games · 36 targets

Role×0.14-0.63
Hands×0.1-0.69
Volume×0.12-0.38
Total EPA×0.22-1.00
EPA/target×0.3-1.54
Yards/target×0.12-1.16

1999 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).

Size57▶

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

Receiving

Hands63▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability36▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share28▶

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

Efficiency4▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001PIT45.9118
2000PIT45.45223
1999PIT31.41120186

Career profile

Will Blackwell has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 217 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with PIT: 186 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
8
1.6/g
87
17/g
0
Away6
12
2.0/g
99
17/g
0
In division7
14
2.0/g
124
18/g
0
Out of division4
6
1.5/g
62
16/g
0
In wins5
10
2.0/g
94
19/g
0
In losses6
10
1.7/g
92
15/g
0
On grass4
8
2.0/g
65
16/g
0
On turf7
12
1.7/g
121
17/g
0
Outdoors11
20
1.8/g
186
17/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 2BAL—42.4
Week 3SEA—8.1
Week 4JAX2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 5BUF1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD45
Week 6CIN3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 7ATL3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD64.2
Week 9SF2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 10CLE1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 11TEN4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 12CIN2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD26.5

Will Blackwell — common questions

What position does Will Blackwell play?
Will Blackwell is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Will Blackwell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Will Blackwell has played for PIT (1999–2001).
Where did Will Blackwell go to college?
Will Blackwell played college football at San Diego State.
When was Will Blackwell drafted?
Will Blackwell was selected in round 2, 53rd overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Will Blackwell scored?
Will Blackwell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Will Blackwell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Will Blackwell rated 45.9 for 2001, the 45th 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

Drafted in round 2, 1997

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