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Ryan Williams

RB

Drafted 38th overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft, Ryan Williams arrived from Virginia Tech. His most recent season came in 2015 with DAL, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his burst, which grades in the 95th percentile.

Size

5'9", 207#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 2, 38th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
12

2th percentile among RBs

5 games · 65 touches

Volume×0.1-0.17
Receiving×0.14-0.60
Total EPA×0.24-1.48
Conversion×0.1-1.81
Ball security×0.06-2.84
Yards/carry×0.12-1.68
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.73

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed32▶

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

Burst95▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility63▶

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

Size14▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency2▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry3▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion3▶

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

Receiving

Receiving22▶

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

Impact

Ball Security2▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency1▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012ARI125164744

Career profile

Ryan Williams has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with ARI.

He has rushed for 164 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 44 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
118
39/g
0
4
1.3/g
29
10/g
0
Away2
46
23/g
0
3
1.5/g
15
8/g
0
In division2
42
21/g
0
3
1.5/g
22
11/g
0
Out of division3
122
41/g
0
4
1.3/g
22
7/g
0
In wins4
131
33/g
0
6
1.5/g
39
10/g
0
In losses1
33
33/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
On grass3
118
39/g
0
4
1.3/g
29
10/g
0
On turf2
46
23/g
0
3
1.5/g
15
8/g
0
Indoors4
151
38/g
0
5
1.3/g
34
9/g
0
Outdoors1
13
13/g
0
2
2.0/g
10
10/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD6.7
Week 2NE13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD18.8
Week 3PHI83 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD68.4
Week 4MIA26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD20.5
Week 5LAR33 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.2

Ryan Williams — common questions

What position does Ryan Williams play?
Ryan Williams is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ryan Williams played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Williams has played for ARI (2012).
Where did Ryan Williams go to college?
Ryan Williams played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Ryan Williams drafted?
Ryan Williams was selected in round 2, 38th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Williams scored?
Ryan Williams has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ryan Williams's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Williams rated 12.0 for 2012, the 2nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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