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WAS WAS

Jonathan Williams

RB

Jonathan Williams came into the league as a 5th-round selection (156th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Arkansas. His most recent season came in 2023 with WAS, capping a 8-season NFL career. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 563 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 217#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 5, 156th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2023

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.4

36th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.87
Receiving×0.14+0.10
Total EPA×0.24+0.12
Conversion×0.1-0.31
Ball security×0.06+0.13
Yards/carry×0.12-0.35
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2018 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size60▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry28▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion34▶

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

Receiving

Receiving58▶

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

Impact

Ball Security41▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume16▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency34▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023WAS48.71-2
2022WAS35.99152740
2021WAS57.45791428
2020DET3725421
2019IND68.552351559
2018NO46.4311
2016BUF28.289411

Career profile

Jonathan Williams has appeared in 33 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: BUF (2016), NO (2018), IND (2019), DET (2020), WAS (2021–2023).

He has rushed for 563 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 22 passes for 149 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2019 with IND: 235 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—46.7
Week 2CLE-1 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 3ATL1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD43.2

Jonathan Williams — common questions

What position does Jonathan Williams play?
Jonathan Williams is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jonathan Williams played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Williams has played for BUF (2016), NO (2018), IND (2019), DET (2020), WAS (2021–2023).
Where did Jonathan Williams go to college?
Jonathan Williams played college football at Arkansas.
When was Jonathan Williams drafted?
Jonathan Williams was selected in round 5, 156th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Williams scored?
Jonathan Williams has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing).
What is Jonathan Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Williams rated 48.7 for 2023, the 42nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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