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Jameson Williams

WR

A 1st-round pick (12th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Alabama; Ohio State, Jameson Williams has built an NFL career since. Now with DET, he's in his 5th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 91.1 (98th percentile). His deep threat stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 166 catches for 2,789 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 184#

College

Alabama; Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 12th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
74.6

92th percentile among WRs

5 games · 29 targets

Role×0.14+0.09
Hands×0.1+1.42
Volume×0.12+0.77
Total EPA×0.22+1.81
EPA/target×0.3+1.82
Yards/target×0.12+0.92

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rec3.2 (1–6)40% 3.5+
Rec3.2 (1–6)40% 3.5+
Rec3.2 (1–6)40% 3.5+
Rec3.2 (1–6)40% 3.5+
Rec3.2 (1–6)40% 3.5+
Rec yds49.9 (11.5–88.2)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.9 (11.5–88.2)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.9 (11.5–88.2)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.9 (11.5–88.2)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.9 (11.5–88.2)49% 50.5+
Rec TD0.4 (0–1)32% 0.5+
Rec TD0.4 (0–1)32% 0.5+
Rec TD0.4 (0–1)32% 0.5+
Rec TD0.4 (0–1)32% 0.5+
Rec TD0.4 (0–1)32% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 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).

Size37▶

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

Receiving

Hands47▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat98▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability1▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share64▶

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

Air-Yards Share89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency95▶

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

Volume78▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET74.65182762
2025DET91.117126511177
2024DET75.1156115810017
2023DET5312291243542
2022DET37.76401411

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Jameson Williams has played in 55 regular-season games, all with DET.

He has rushed for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 166 passes for 2,789 yards and 19 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with DET: 1,117 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 91.1, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
8
4.0/g
94
47/g
0
Away3
10
3.3/g
182
61/g
2
Out of division5
18
3.6/g
276
55/g
2
In wins3
10
3.3/g
141
47/g
2
In losses2
8
4.0/g
135
68/g
0
On grass2
8
4.0/g
135
68/g
0
On turf3
10
3.3/g
141
47/g
2
Indoors3
10
3.3/g
141
47/g
2
Outdoors2
8
4.0/g
135
68/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD47
Week 2BUF2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 3NYJ4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD61.4
Week 4CAR6 rec, 102 yds, 0 TD76.9
Week 5ARI2 rec, 47 yds, 2 TD78.2

Jameson Williams — common questions

What position does Jameson Williams play?
Jameson Williams is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jameson Williams played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jameson Williams has played for DET (2022–2026).
Where did Jameson Williams go to college?
Jameson Williams played college football at Alabama; Ohio State.
When was Jameson Williams drafted?
Jameson Williams was selected in round 1, 12th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jameson Williams scored?
Jameson Williams has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 19 receiving).
What is Jameson Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jameson Williams rated 74.6 for 2026, the 92nd 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

Drafted in round 1, 2022