A 6th-round pick (175th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Marshall; Hinds CC, James Williams has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2003 with DET, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 29 catches for 410 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'10", 186#
College
Marshall; Hinds CC
Draft
Rd 6, 175th overall (2000)
Seasons
2000–2003
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology79th percentile among WRs · limited sample
6 games · 17 targets
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed15▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst58▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility31▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size12▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands90▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat22▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share40▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share24▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency91▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume36▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 3 NFL seasons on file, James Williams has played in 24 regular-season games, all with SEA.
As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 410 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with SEA: 212 yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game101 on 4 catches, 1 TD vs LAC, 2001 Week 16
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 27 9/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 8 2.7/g | 185 62/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 128 32/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 84 42/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 143 29/g | 1 |
| In losses | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 69 69/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 8 2.7/g | 185 62/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 27 9/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 212 35/g | 1 |
2001 game log
James Williams — common questions
- What position does James Williams play?
- James Williams is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has James Williams played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Williams has played for SEA (2000–2002).
- Where did James Williams go to college?
- James Williams played college football at Marshall; Hinds CC.
- When was James Williams drafted?
- James Williams was selected in round 6, 175th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has James Williams scored?
- James Williams has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is James Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
- James Williams rated 35.5 for 2002, the 14th 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
- Matt HasselbeckQB · 2002
- Shaun AlexanderRB · 2002
- Koren RobinsonWR · 2002
- Trent DilferQB · 2002
- Darrell JacksonWR · 2002
- Bobby EngramWR · 2002
- Itula MiliTE · 2002
- Jerramy StevensTE · 2002
Drafted in round 6, 2000
- Ernest GrantDT · pick 167
- Marc BulgerQB · pick 168
- Neil RackersK · pick 169
- Frank MurphyWR · pick 170
- Mareno PhilyawWR · pick 172
- Chris CombsDT · pick 173
- Paul EdingerK · pick 174
- Jabari IssaDE · pick 176