Javonte Williams

Javonte Williams

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Denver Broncos
2023 Fantasy Outlook
What could have been a promising 2022 instead ended Week 4 with an ACL tear, which in Williams' case is even more concerning given that he also suffered an LCL tear. Reports on his recovery were positive throughout spring, but it's difficult to pinpoint a return date and specify the workloads he'll see initially. His main selling point as a 2021 second-round pick was his ability to break tackles at an unusual pace, and it translated from college to the pros his rookie season when Williams led the league with 31 broken tackles on rush attempts while taking only 202 carries in a timeshare with Melvin Gordon. His returns as a pass catcher have also been promising to this point, with 75 targets on his first 657 snaps and only four drops en route to a 59-392-3 receiving line. Those numbers hint at 60-catch upside once he's back at full strength, but the problem for that theory is the Broncos' signing of Samaje Perine, who often spelled Joe Mixon on passing downs in Cincinnati. The former Bengal is also the favorite to work as the lead rusher if Williams isn't ready for Week 1, with Denver otherwise rostering late-round or undrafted RBs that were cut by other teams. It'll be Williams' backfield if he gets back to full strength, and the whole offense may look better after the Broncos hired Sean Payton and spent big on G Ben Powers and T Mike McGlinchey. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $8.87 million contract with the Broncos in July of 2021.
Quiet day on 14 touches
RBDenver Broncos
September 17, 2023
Williams rushed 12 times for 44 yards and caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 35-33 loss to to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Williams had trouble finding room to run against the strength of Washington's defense, its defensive line, despite starting the second half up two scores. The positive news for fantasy managers is that the 2021 second-round pick continued to dominate the backfield touches, with no other Denver back receiving more than one carry Sunday. Patience should be preached here, as Williams currently has a great role in head coach Sean Payton's offense to go along with his great potential as a player. The Broncos will now head to Miami for Week 3 to take on the Dolphins next Sunday.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Javonte Williams' 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
24.0%
 
Positive Run %
88.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
63.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.4
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
15.5
 
% Snaps w/Touch
55.4%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-5.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.18
 
% Team Air Yards
-2.5%
 
% Team Targets
15.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
66.7%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.3
 
% Targeted On Route
39.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.83
 
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Dolphins pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
81.5
 
Cornerbacks
63.8
 
Safeties
99.3
 
Linebackers
108.9
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Javonte Williams' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.09 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.97 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
30.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
While Williams wasn't the most productive rookie running back in the league last season, he may have been the most impressive. Despite working in a timeshare with Melvin Gordon and seeing more than 15 carries in a game only twice, Williams topped 900 rushing yards and averaged 4.4 yards per carry. He also had a league-leading 31 broken tackles on only 203 carries, while the only other two backs to rack up 25 or more (Jonathan Taylor and Najee Harris) needed over 300 carries to do it. Williams doesn't have great speed (4.55 40), but his power and burst allow him to smash through holes and suggest he has significant upside in the red zone, an area where he didn't see a lot of use as a rookie. The Broncos offense will look much different in 2022 with new QB Russell Wilson, who could help the team's running game by sustaining drives and adding red-zone trips even if there's more focus on throwing the ball. The real problem is Williams' new coach, along with Gordon's continued presence on the roster. Nathaniel Hackett demonstrated his love for backfield committees during his time as offensive coordinator in Green Bay, so while Williams might be capable of a bell-cow role, Gordon will remain involved to an unknown extent.
Built to be a lead back in the NFL at 5-10, 212, Williams split snaps with Michael Carter at North Carolina but seems more than capable of taking on a bigger workload in the pros. Williams has the burst and explosiveness to get through holes in a hurry and plow through would-be tacklers, using his powerful legs and lowering his pads to rack up yards after contact. Additionally, he has the agility and elusiveness to make some defenders miss when the opportunity presents itself. And while a 4.55-second 40-yard dash suggests he may lack breakaway speed at the next level, Williams did average 7.3 YPC his final season at UNC, showing an explosive element to his game. He even added 25 catches for 305 yards and three TDs last season, but his bread and butter in the NFL likely will be running between the tackles and moving the chains. Given his physical running style, eventual three-down potential and limited college usage, Josh Jacobs comparisons were probably inevitable, and Williams has the upside to make good on them (or better?) if he can take the lead role from Melvin Gordon.
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Solid involvement in Week 1 loss
RBDenver Broncos
September 10, 2023
Williams rushed 13 times for 52 yards and brought in four of six targets for five yards in the Broncos' 17-16 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
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Scheduled for big role Week 1
RBDenver Broncos
September 6, 2023
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Williams will have a "big role" this Sunday against the Raiders, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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Lightened workload early on?
RBDenver Broncos
August 24, 2023
Broncos OC Joe Lombardi suggested Williams may have a lighter workload at the start of the season before progressing to his full role, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
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Successful return from injury
RBDenver Broncos
August 19, 2023
Williams (knee) rushed three times for 12 yards and caught four of five targets for 18 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the 49ers.
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To see 10-12 snaps
RBDenver Broncos
August 17, 2023
Coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Williams will handle 10-12 plays during Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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