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J'Koby Williams

Texas Tech running back, 3rd college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #108 (round 4). Dynasty rookie value 1,206: 37th in the 2027 class, RB7 at his position.

Is J'Koby Williams eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. J'Koby Williams is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, J'Koby decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

J'Koby Williams draft projection

Projected pick #108, round 4.

  • Picks 1 to 16: 2%
  • Picks 17 to 32: 3%
  • Round 2: 6%
  • Round 3: 25%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 22%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 19%
  • Not drafted that year: 23%

Who drafts him

Measurables

  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 185 lb

J'Koby Williams college stats by season

SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
2026Texas Tech9119 carries for 954 yards and 7 TD, 28 catches for 208186.2
2025Texas Tech13141 carries for 785 yards and 6 TD, 30 catches for 371193.6
2024Texas Tech826 carries for 113 yards and 1 TD, 6 catches for 6435.7

NFL comparisons for J'Koby Williams

  • Michael Carter: North Carolina 2020, 156 carries for 1,245 yards and 9 TD, 25 catches for 267. Drafted 2021, round 4, pick 107. Best NFL season 11.0 PPR points a game.
  • Bucky Irving: Oregon 2023, 186 carries for 1,180 yards and 11 TD, 56 catches for 413. Drafted 2024, round 4, pick 125. Best NFL season 17.7 PPR points a game.
  • Jaylen Wright: Tennessee 2023, 137 carries for 1,013 yards and 4 TD, 22 catches for 141. Drafted 2024, round 4, pick 120. Best NFL season 5.4 PPR points a game.

J'Koby Williams’s archetype: Three-down producer

1,272 rushing yards and 37 catches. A lead runner who also caught the ball: the backs who get every-down roles. 37% of the 60 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 13+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 18% of the others.

  • Christian McCaffrey: best NFL season 29.4 points a game (2019)
  • Dalvin Cook: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2020)
  • Saquon Barkley: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2018)
  • Ezekiel Elliott: best NFL season 21.9 points a game (2018)
  • Jonathan Taylor: best NFL season 21.9 points a game (2021)
  • Marlon Mack (legend): best NFL season 14.8 points a game (2018)

College players most like him

Schedule and projections

WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
11at Oklahoma State19618.2
12at Baylor27215.8
13v TCU29014.9

Questions

Is J'Koby Williams eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. J'Koby Williams is in his 3rd college season and three years out of high school, which makes him eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. As an underclassman, J'Koby decides whether to declare; the deadline is in January.

Where is J'Koby Williams projected to be drafted?

Our projection has him going around pick 108, in round 4 of the 2027 draft. The consensus range is picks 65 to 94.

Which NFL teams could draft J'Koby Williams?

The likeliest clubs right now: Minnesota Vikings (5%), Pittsburgh Steelers (4%), Green Bay Packers (4%).

Which NFL players have a college profile like J'Koby Williams?

Michael Carter (North Carolina, 2020), Bucky Irving (Oregon, 2023), Jaylen Wright (Tennessee, 2023) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

What is J'Koby Williams’s prospect archetype?

Three-down producer: 1,272 rushing yards and 37 catches. 37% of the 60 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 13+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 18% of the others. Players who fit it include Christian McCaffrey, Dalvin Cook, Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott.

What is J'Koby Williams's dynasty value?

1,206 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 37th in the 2027 class and RB7 at his position.

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