Preston
Williams
WR · CAR · Very poor
- PAL
- 3
- WAR
- 0.0
- YDS
- 71
2021
Preston Williams
#16WR
Carolina Panthers
Biography
- Team
- Carolina Panthers
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Born
- March 27, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Lovejoy, GA
- College
- Colorado State
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Miami Dolphins | 8 | 6 | 16 | 71 | 11.8 | 0 | 34 | 3 |
| 2020 | Miami Dolphins | 8 | 18 | 35 | 288 | 16.0 | 4 | 47 | 14 |
| 2019 | Miami Dolphins | 8 | 32 | 60 | 428 | 13.4 | 3 | 35 | 24 |
Preston Williams: our analysis
2021 season: 8 GP, 16 TGT, 6 REC, 71 YDS, 0 TD, 38 YAC. WAR 0.0 · PAL 3, very poor.
In 2021, Preston Williams, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 3 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: after the catch (81, well above average). On the other hand, hands (1, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Wide receivers
NFL stats →2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
−0.34
0th percentile
Target share
7.0 %
0th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
3
52th percentile
Targets
16
0th percentile
Receptions
6
0th percentile
Catch rate
37.5 %
0th percentile
Receiving yards
71
0th percentile
Yards after catch
38
0th percentile
Receiving TDs
0
3th percentile
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2022 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.1
Games
8
WAR 2021
0.0
Games played
8
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-2)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+23 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
Backup or prospect
- REC
- Receiving
- 56
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 83
- HND
- Hands
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 40
Why these ratings?Hide details
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- SEP — Separation : Separation from the defender at the throw (Next Gen Stats)
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- HND — Hands : Drops avoided, catches per target
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
Preston Williams: frequently asked questions
What are Preston Williams's stats in 2021?
Preston Williams has 6 catches for 71 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games in 2021.
How old is Preston Williams?
Preston Williams is 29 years old: he was born on March 27, 1997.
How tall is Preston Williams, and how much does he weigh?
Preston Williams is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Preston Williams from?
United States: Preston Williams was born in Lovejoy, GA, in the United States.
What team does Preston Williams play for?
Preston Williams plays for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 16.
How good is Preston Williams?
Preston Williams produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 3 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Preston Williams's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
