Domanick Williams
RB, LSU · 2003 NFL Draft, Round 4, pick #101 (HOU)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. Details below.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
No ESPN pre-draft ranking on file for him.
- School
LSU: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.63 40-yard dash at 213 lbs: faster than 19% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 40 of ~48 possible regular-season games from 2003 through 2005 (~83%). Last NFL season: 2005.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 40 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 33 |
| Passing | undefined/1, 0 yds, undefined TD, undefined INT |
| Rushing | 770 att, 3,195 yds, 23 TD |
| Receiving | 154 rec, 1,276 yds, 5 TD |
| Last NFL season | 2005 |
The 2003 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2003 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 9", 213 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.63 s |
| Bench press | 22 reps |
| Vertical | 32.5" |
| Broad jump | 112" |
| 3-cone | 7.32 s |
| Shuttle | 4.47 s |
| Age at draft | 22 |
Picked around him 2003 redraft
| 98 | Dennis Weathersby | redraft #224 |
| 99 | Artose Pinner | redraft #133 |
| 100 | Todd Johnson | redraft #110 |
| 102 | Montrae Holland | redraft #62 |
| 103 | Bradie James | redraft #25 |
| 104 | George Wrighster | redraft #127 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.