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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. 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.4

45th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.70
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12-1.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.45
EPA/target×0.3+0.13
Yards/target×0.12+0.14

2000 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).

Size54▶

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

Receiving

Hands65▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat49▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

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

Air-Yards Share25▶

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

Impact

Efficiency60▶

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

Volume14▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13CIN—43.2
Week 14LV—42.7
Week 15NYG2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 16WAS—44
Week 17LAC—43.3

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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