Josh Williams is a Pass-Catching Back for LSU. Josh's 2022 season ranks in the 30th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 119 plays — a developing rate for the RB.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Top-10 nationally. Multiple mid-to-large collective deals expected.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2019 | 213 | 0.470 | 4.7 | 100.1 |
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State | 2016 | 288 | 0.340 | 3.9 | 97.9 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsFlorida State | L23-24 | 13.2 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | — | — | — | -0.13 |
| 2 | vsSouthern | W65-17 | — | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.28 |
| 3 | vsMississippi State | W31-16 | 15.4 | 1 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 6 · Rush Yds 55 · Avg 9.2 · Rush TD 0
| 7 |
| 7.0 |
| 1 |
| 4 |
| 18 |
| 0 |
| 0.53 |
| 4 | vsNew Mexico | W38-0 | -26.9 | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 5 | @Auburn | W21-17 | 5.1 | 17 | 68 | 4.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 6 | vsTennessee | L13-40 | 25.2 | 7 | 10 | 1.4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | -0.15 |
| 7 | @Florida | W45-35 | 10.4 | 14 | 106 | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| 8 | vsOle Miss | W45-20 | 16.2 | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0.60 |
| 10 | vsAlabama | W32-31 | 30.3 | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 11 | @Arkansas | W13-10 | 12.0 | 19 | 122 | 6.4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 14 | vsGeorgia | L30-50 | 35.3 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | -0.40 |
