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Paul Williams

WR

A 3rd-round pick (80th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, Paul Williams has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with HOU, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His air-yards share stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position.

Size

6'1", 196#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 3, 80th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.9

14th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.94
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed59▶

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

Burst80▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility33▶

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

Size41▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008TEN40.9117

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Paul Williams has played in 1 regular-season game, all with TEN.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL——
Week 17IND1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD38.6

Paul Williams — common questions

What position does Paul Williams play?
Paul Williams is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Paul Williams played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Paul Williams has played for TEN (2008).
Where did Paul Williams go to college?
Paul Williams played college football at Fresno State.
When was Paul Williams drafted?
Paul Williams was selected in round 3, 80th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Paul Williams scored?
Paul Williams has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Paul Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
Paul Williams rated 40.9 for 2008, the 14th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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