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Avery Williams

RB

Drafted 183rd overall in the 5th round of the 2021 draft, Avery Williams arrived from Boise State. Now with NYJ, he's in his 5th NFL season. Few match his agility, which grades in the 94th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 109 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'9", 195#

College

Boise State

Draft

Rd 5, 183rd overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2025

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

55th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.89
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.04

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst48▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility94▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size8▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency54▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving67▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume4▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NYJ51.51
2024ATL5117
2022ATL53.91710911361
2021ATL50.615

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Avery Williams has played in 50 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2021–2024), NYJ (2025).

He has rushed for 109 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 61 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with ATL: 109 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI—49.4
Week 2TB—48.3
Week 3NYG—48.2
Week 4WAS—47.6
Week 8CAR—47.5
Week 9NO—47.5
Week 10DAL—48.3
Week 11NE—48.8
Week 12JAX—49.3
Week 13TB—48.7
Week 14CAR—48.2
Week 15SF—49
Week 16DET—48.3
Week 17BUF—47.8
Week 18NO—47.8

Avery Williams — common questions

What position does Avery Williams play?
Avery Williams is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Avery Williams played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Avery Williams has played for ATL (2021–2024), NYJ (2025).
Where did Avery Williams go to college?
Avery Williams played college football at Boise State.
When was Avery Williams drafted?
Avery Williams was selected in round 5, 183rd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Avery Williams scored?
Avery Williams has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Avery Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
Avery Williams rated 51.5 for 2025, the 60th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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