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Walter Young

WR

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 96th 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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.7

11th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed37▶

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

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility41▶

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

Size96▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share9▶

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

Air-Yards Share9▶

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
2006PIT40.81117
2003CAR39.73

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)

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2TB—36.4
Week 8NO—36.1
Week 9HOU—37

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2003

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