Wide Receiver to Watch: Roydell Williams

by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT in Redskins Analysis

Roydell probably would have won a starting spot on Zorn's squad last year if he hadn't broken his finger in training camp. Zorn had spoke highly of him until then, and now he is back fighting for a spot. Williams shattered Tulane and Conference USA's career TD reception record with 35 TDs. In the NFL, he eventually made the 3rd year jump to a solid WR (holy sh!t it can happen) in 2007 after the Titans drafted him in the 4th round. Early in the 2008 playoffs, he broke his right ankle and struggled after that. Roydell filed a grievance against the Titans after he said they rushed him back (giving him shots to the ankles) and releasing him immediately after they realized he couldn't play.

Sounds like a mess, but he seems to be recovered now. He has great hands and runs crisp routes. Definitely one to keep an eye on.

Stats after the jump...


Career Stats
Season	Team			Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
Season	Team	G	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FUM	Lost
2007	Tennessee Titans	16	14	55	719	13.1	48	4	2	-17	-8.5	-6	0	--	--
2006	Tennessee Titans	14	0	8	121	15.1	20	0	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
2005	Tennessee Titans	10	2	21	299	14.2	50T	2	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
TOTAL				84	1,139	13.6	50	6	2	-17	-8.5	0	0	0	0

Tidbit: He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2000 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds.

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by TKESkinsFan on Jul 28, 2010 12:20 PM EDT reply actions

Steve?

by skinsfan28 on Jul 28, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

16 is a lot

that’s some watered down talent

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by smutsboy1 on Jul 28, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Roydell Williams

Sounds good. I always wondered why everybody ignored him. He was cut late last year – a year when the Skins thought DT and MK (and MM) would shine. Maybe this year. We need somebody.

by Donnio1234 on Jul 28, 2010 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

He seems

way too young, to me. (sarcasm alert)

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

by Scott E on Jul 28, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

While Roydell made a good showing in the 2009 preseason

it has been awhile since he competed in regular season NFL games (2007). That year he was one of the best Titans receivers. These are high school numbers: 4.51 in the 40-yard dash, 38 inch vertical jump. At 6-1 he can compete with a lot of DBs. Yet he will have to win a spot in training camp over the other 10 WRs. He has had more success in the NFL than the 2008 2nd rd. draft picks.

by Jefferson1935 on Jul 28, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

This offense is so wide receiver friendly

We are taking 11 receivers to camp? I like our chances of breaking camp with a set of guys who can get it done with McNabb.

by Ken Meringolo on Jul 28, 2010 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

I predict

a jailbreak from Cell Block B(urgandy) on O this year.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

by Scott E on Jul 28, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Roydell seems like a good receiver to have around

But I think this 3rd year breakout talk, again, should give a lot of hope for DT and MK. If Roydell comes in, works hard, he is definitely a good looking 3rd receiver. Obviously, him missing so much NFL game time isn’t good, but if he is in the same or better condition then his 2007 season, he should definitely make the team, and look at a legit shot.

On another note, I really hope MK has put on a little more speed, because he is dealing with a pretty competitive group of wideouts for his spot on the depth chart. He could be as high as 3rd but also could get cut.

by BigOLinemen on Jul 29, 2010 8:19 AM EDT reply actions