A 7th-round pick (226th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Illinois, Walter Young has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with PIT, capping a 4-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 220#
College
Illinois
Draft
Rd 7, 226th overall (2003)
Seasons
2003–2006
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology29th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 0 targets
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed31▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst71▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility33▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size92▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat51▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability65▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share60▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share38▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume48▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Walter Young has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CAR (2003), PIT (2006).
As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with PIT: 17 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game17 on 1 catches vs CLE, 2006 Week 14
2006 splits
regular season2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 14 | CLE | 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
Walter Young — common questions
- What position does Walter Young play?
- Walter Young is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Walter Young played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Walter Young has played for CAR (2003), PIT (2006).
- Where did Walter Young go to college?
- Walter Young played college football at Illinois.
- When was Walter Young drafted?
- Walter Young was selected in round 7, 226th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Walter Young scored?
- Walter Young has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Walter Young's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Walter Young rated 40.8 for 2006, the 29th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Ben RoethlisbergerQB · 2006
- Willie ParkerRB · 2006
- Hines WardWR · 2006
- Santonio HolmesWR · 2006
- Nate WashingtonWR · 2006
- Cedrick WilsonWR · 2006
- Charlie BatchQB · 2006
- Najeh DavenportRB · 2006
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- Scott KooistraOT · pick 215
- Curry BurnsDB · pick 217
- Malaefou MacKenzieFB · pick 218
- Blue AdamsDB · pick 220
- Keenan HowryWR · pick 221
- Josh BrownK · pick 222
- Trent SmithTE · pick 223
- Taco WallaceWR · pick 224
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