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
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology45th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 1 targets
2001 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).
Size55▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands68▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat58▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share41▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share43▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency62▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume9▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game46 on 3 catches vs ATL, 1999 Week 7
2001 splits
regular season2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | JAX | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
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.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Kordell StewartQB · 2001
- Jerome BettisRB · 2001
- Hines WardWR · 2001
- Plaxico BurressWR · 2001
- Amos ZereoueRB · 2001
- Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afalaRB · 2001
- Bobby ShawWR · 2001
- Troy EdwardsWR · 2001
Drafted in round 2, 1997
- Rick TerryDT · pick 31
- Nathan DavisDE · pick 32
- Rob KellyDB · pick 33
- Jamie SharperOLB · pick 34
- Juan RoqueOT · pick 35
- Tiki BarberRB · pick 36
- Jerry WunschOT · pick 37
- John AllredTE · pick 38
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