Javonte Williams came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (35th overall) in 2021, drafted out of North Carolina. He's currently with DAL, in his 6th season in the league. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 63.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 86th percentile at the position. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,912 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 220#
College
North Carolina
Draft
Rd 2, 35th overall (2021)
Seasons
2021–2026
2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology11th percentile among RBs
16 games · 264 touches
Week 1 projection · @ NYG
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2023 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed36▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst63▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility79▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size45▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency9▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry11▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion12▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving89▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security52▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume91▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency6▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Javonte Williams has appeared in 76 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2021–2024), DAL (2025–2026).
He has rushed for 3,912 yards and 29 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 212 passes for 1,206 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with DAL: 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 63.8, in the 86th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game135, 1 TD vs NYJ, 2025 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game76 on 6 catches, 1 TD vs KC, 2021 Week 13
2023 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 430 54/g | 1 | 23 2.9/g | 80 10/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 344 43/g | 2 | 24 3.0/g | 148 19/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 328 55/g | 2 | 20 3.3/g | 103 17/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 446 45/g | 1 | 27 2.7/g | 125 13/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 455 57/g | 1 | 24 3.0/g | 131 16/g | 2 |
| In losses | 8 | 319 40/g | 2 | 23 2.9/g | 97 12/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 460 46/g | 2 | 29 2.9/g | 136 14/g | 1 |
| On turf | 6 | 314 52/g | 1 | 18 3.0/g | 92 15/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 171 43/g | 2 | 15 3.8/g | 85 21/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 603 50/g | 1 | 32 2.7/g | 143 12/g | 2 |
2023 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | LV | 52 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 43.7 |
| Week 2 | WAS | 44 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 3 | MIA | 42 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 4 | CHI | 3 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 37.8 |
| Week 6 | KC | 52 rush yds, 0 TD | 77.5 |
| Week 7 | GB | 82 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 8 | KC | 85 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 79 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 11 | MIN | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 34.5 |
| Week 12 | CLE | 65 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 17.3 |
| Week 13 | HOU | 46 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 59.3 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 66 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 15 | DET | 27 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -7 yds, 0 TD | 22.4 |
| Week 16 | NE | 24 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD | 7.4 |
| Week 17 | LAC | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 33 |
| Week 18 | LV | 32 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 76.7 |
Javonte Williams — common questions
- What position does Javonte Williams play?
- Javonte Williams is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Javonte Williams played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Javonte Williams has played for DEN (2021–2024), DAL (2025–2026).
- Where did Javonte Williams go to college?
- Javonte Williams played college football at North Carolina.
- When was Javonte Williams drafted?
- Javonte Williams was selected in round 2, 35th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Javonte Williams scored?
- Javonte Williams has 37 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (29 rushing, 8 receiving).
- What is Javonte Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Javonte Williams rated 71.0 for 2026, the 92nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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