Kyle Williams is a Slot Specialist WR for UNLV. Kyle's 2020 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 52 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
The offense's primary passing-down weapon — routes, separation, and reliability on 3rd down define this role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Dane Kinamon | Air Force | 2021 | 39 | 0.410 | 0.7 | 16.0 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | @San Diego State | L6-34 | 5.3 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 23 | 0.99 |
| 9 | vsNevada | L19-37 | 1.9 | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0.14 |
| 10 | vsFresno State | L27-40 | -5.5 | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 25 | 0.12 |
| 11 | @San José State | L17-34 | 0.1 | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 1 | 34 | 0.80 |
| 13 | vsWyoming | L14-45 | -2.5 | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 35 | 1.31 |
| 15 | @Hawai'i | L21-38 | -7.1 | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 1 | 22 | 0.46 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 10 · Rec Yds 144 · Avg 14.4 · Rec TD 1
